Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi
Malawi: Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes was 290,410 number in 2015. ▲ Rising
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi, 1987–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi is 290,410 number, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi peaked at 290,410 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 187,509 number, in 1987.
That places Malawi 37th out of 82 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 187,509 number | — |
| 1998 | 223,076 number | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 254,835 number | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 273,112 number | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 290,410 number | +6.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 290,410 number is below the median for low income countries, which is 346,930 number, 84% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 290,410 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 342,958 number, 85% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 187,509 number | 187,509 number | 187,509 number | 1 |
| 1990s | 223,076 number | 223,076 number | 223,076 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 272,786 number | 254,835 number | 290,410 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi?
- Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Malawi was 290,410 number in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 290,410 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 187,509 number in 1987.
- How does Malawi rank for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes?
- Malawi ranks 37th out of 82 countries with data for 2015.
- Is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of adults over age 65 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.