Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia

Indonesia: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 66.8% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
66.8%
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
15th
of 37 countries
All-time high
68.6%
in 2006
All-time low
46.9%
in 2004
Years of data
9
2004–2018

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia, 2004–2018

02040602004201120182004: 46.9 %2006: 68.6 %2008: 51 %2009: 54.8 %2011: 56.4 %2014: 67.8 %2015: 61.6 %2016: 62 %2018: 66.8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2018, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia stood at 66.8%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 31.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia peaked at 68.6% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 46.9%, in 2004.

That places Indonesia 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes (%) in Indonesia, 2004 to 2018.
Year % Change
2004 46.9%
2006 68.6% +46.2%
2008 51.0% -25.7%
2009 54.8% +7.6%
2011 56.4% +2.9%
2014 67.8% +20.2%
2015 61.6% -9.2%
2016 62.0% +0.7%
2018 66.8% +7.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.3% 46.9% 68.6% 4
2010s 62.9% 56.4% 67.8% 5

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 12 Palestine, State of 71.9% compare
  2. 13 Dominican Republic 71.7% compare
  3. 14 Colombia 67.0% compare
  4. 16 Malaysia 63.7% compare
  5. 17 Paraguay 62.4% compare
  6. 18 Mexico 61.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia?
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia was 66.8% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 68.6% in 2006.
What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 46.9% in 2004.
How does Indonesia rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
Indonesia ranks 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Indonesia 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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Indicator
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 335 data points, 1976–2019
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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/