How does Namibia rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes?

Namibia ranks 45th out of 83 countries with data for 2018.

Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?

Over the last ten years it is up 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Namibia data come from?

The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia

Name: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia
Creator: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Namibia: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes was 69.7% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)

69.7%

World rank

45th

of 83 countries

All-time high

69.7%

in 2018

All-time low

38.6%

in 1991

Years of data

1991–2018

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia, 1991–2018

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Namibia recorded 69.7% for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in 2018. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 63.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia peaked at 69.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 38.6%, in 1991.

That places Namibia 45th out of 83 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	38.6%	38.6%	38.6%	1
2000s	48.2%	42.6%	53.8%	2
2010s	63.2%	56.7%	69.7%	2

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Frequently asked questions

What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia?: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes in Namibia was 69.7% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Namibia?: The highest recorded value was 69.7% in 2018.
What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes recorded in Namibia?: The lowest recorded value was 38.6% in 1991.
How does Namibia rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes?: Namibia ranks 45th out of 83 countries with data for 2018.
Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?: Over the last ten years it is up 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Namibia data come from?: The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, both sexes (%)
Unit: %
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 122 places, 2,190 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Percentage of the population age 65 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 65 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.