Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female in Namibia
Namibia: Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female was 4,779 number in 2018. ▼ Falling
Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female in Namibia, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 4,779 number for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female in Namibia peaked at 28,388 number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,779 number, in 2018.
That places Namibia 71st out of 82 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,576 number | 20,576 number | 20,576 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 24,041 number | 19,694 number | 28,388 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 14,228 number | 4,779 number | 23,678 number | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female in Namibia?
- Elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female in Namibia was 4,779 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 28,388 number in 2007.
- What is the lowest elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,779 number in 2018.
- How does Namibia rank for elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female?
- Namibia ranks 71st out of 82 countries with data for 2018.
- Is elderly illiterate population, 65+ years, female rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of females over age 65 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.