Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 71.7% in 2016. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic, 2002–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic is 71.7%, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic peaked at 71.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 52.4%, in 2002.
Dominican Republic ranks 13th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 52.4% | — |
| 2007 | 55.5% | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 59.7% | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 61.1% | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 62.8% | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 65.0% | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 68.4% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 68.9% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 71.7% | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.9% | 52.4% | 55.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 65.4% | 59.7% | 71.7% | 7 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0601 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9595 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3273 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Dominican Republic was 71.7% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 71.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.4% in 2002.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 13th out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Percentage of the population age 65 and above in rural areas 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. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/