Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia
Namibia: Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes was 13,034 number in 2018. ▼ Falling
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia is 13,034 number, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia peaked at 45,116 number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 13,034 number, in 2018.
That places Namibia 63rd out of 82 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31,468 number | 31,468 number | 31,468 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 36,712 number | 28,309 number | 45,116 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 25,484 number | 13,034 number | 37,935 number | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia?
- Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia was 13,034 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 45,116 number in 2007.
- What is the lowest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,034 number in 2018.
- How does Namibia rank for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes?
- Namibia ranks 63rd out of 82 countries with data for 2018.
- Is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia 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.