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

Moldova: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 96.5% in 2014. ▲ Rising

Latest (2014)
96.5%
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
3rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
96.5%
in 2014
All-time low
86.9%
in 2004
Years of data
6
2004–2014

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Moldova, 2004–2014

0204060801002004200920142004: 86.9 %2007: 90.3 %2009: 93.6 %2010: 93.2 %2012: 93.8 %2014: 96.5 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Moldova is 96.5%, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Moldova peaked at 96.5% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 86.9%, in 2004.

That places Moldova 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Annual values for Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes (%) in Moldova, 2004 to 2014.
Year % Change
2004 86.9%
2007 90.3% +3.9%
2009 93.6% +3.6%
2010 93.2% -0.4%
2012 93.8% +0.7%
2014 96.5% +2.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.3% 86.9% 93.6% 3
2010s 94.5% 93.2% 96.5% 3

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 1 Uzbekistan 99.8%
  2. 2 Azerbaijan 98.6% compare
  3. 4 Uruguay 94.7% compare
  4. 5 Spain 94.1% compare
  5. 6 Greece 87.5% compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Moldova?
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Moldova was 96.5% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 96.5% in 2014.
What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 86.9% in 2004.
How does Moldova rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
Moldova ranks 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2014.
Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Moldova 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
Last refreshed

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/