Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes was 266,943 number in 2015. ▼ Falling
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines, 1980–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2015, elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines stood at 266,943 number.
The figure is down 37.7% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 755,448 number in 1980 and was at its lowest, 151,649 number, in 1994.
That places Philippines 38th out of 82 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 755,448 number | — |
| 1990 | 489,881 number | -35.2% |
| 1994 | 151,649 number | -69.0% |
| 2000 | 551,736 number | +263.8% |
| 2003 | 284,251 number | -48.5% |
| 2008 | 475,140 number | +67.2% |
| 2013 | 428,600 number | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 266,943 number | -37.7% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 266,943 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 312,616 number, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 266,943 number is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 266,943 number, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 755,448 number | 755,448 number | 755,448 number | 1 |
| 1990s | 320,765 number | 151,649 number | 489,881 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 437,042 number | 284,251 number | 551,736 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 347,772 number | 266,943 number | 428,600 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines?
- Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Philippines was 266,943 number in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 755,448 number in 1980.
- What is the lowest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 151,649 number in 1994.
- How does Philippines rank for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 38th out of 82 countries with data for 2015.
- Is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.