Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes was 145,002 number in 2018. βΌ Falling
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Zambia, 1990β2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Zambia is 145,002 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 165,554 number in 2002 and was at its lowest, 144,202 number, in 2007.
That places Zambia 48th out of 82 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 158,662 number | 154,654 number | 162,670 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 154,878 number | 144,202 number | 165,554 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 144,710 number | 144,419 number | 145,002 number | 2 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Zambia?
- Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes in Zambia was 145,002 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 165,554 number in 2002.
- What is the lowest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 144,202 number in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 48th out of 82 countries with data for 2018.
- Is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.