Brazil vs South Africa: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 83.3% against 77.6% in South Africa, a difference of 5.7%.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2009 it was South Africa ahead.
Brazil ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 25th of 36 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.1% | 85.6% | 9.5% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 79.1% | 85.8% | 6.7% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes, Brazil or South Africa?
- Brazil, at 83.3% against 77.6% in South Africa as of 2018.
- What is the difference in literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes between Brazil and South Africa?
- 5.7%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2017.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 25th of 36 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Literacy rate, population 25-64 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 in rural areas between age 25 and age 64 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 25-64 years 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/