Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala
Guatemala: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 31.0% in 2014. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala, 1994–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2014, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala stood at 31.0%.
The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala peaked at 34.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 22.1%, in 2002.
Guatemala ranks 27th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 27.4% | — |
| 2002 | 22.1% | -19.3% |
| 2012 | 28.6% | +29.2% |
| 2013 | 34.3% | +20.1% |
| 2014 | 31.0% | -9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.4% | 27.4% | 27.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 22.1% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 31.3% | 28.6% | 34.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 24 El Salvador 48.2% compare
- 25 Honduras 45.8% compare
- 26 Uganda 34.4% compare
- 28 Bangladesh 30.9% compare
- 29 South Africa 23.7% compare
- 30 Senegal 22.4% compare
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Guatemala was 31.0% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 34.3% in 2013.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.1% in 2002.
- How does Guatemala rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 27th out of 37 countries with data for 2014.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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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/