Pakistan vs South Africa: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 23.7% against 19.8% in Pakistan, a difference of 3.9%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Pakistan's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 29th of 37 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.1% | 47.2% | 29.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 18.3% | 41.0% | 22.7% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes, Pakistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 23.7% against 19.8% in Pakistan as of 2017.
- What is the difference in elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 3.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2017.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Pakistan ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 29th of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of the population age 65 and above in rural areas who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 65 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/