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

Morocco: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 18.5% in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
18.5%
Change on year
up 113.2%
World rank
32nd
of 37 countries
All-time high
18.5%
in 2012
All-time low
4.3%
in 1994
Years of data
6
1982–2012

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Morocco, 1982–2012

51015201982199720121982: 5.2 %1994: 4.3 %2004: 7.2 %2008: 8.2 %2009: 8.7 %2012: 18.5 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2012, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Morocco stood at 18.5%. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 113.2% on the previous year and up 155.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Morocco peaked at 18.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 1994.

That places Morocco 32nd out of 37 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes (%) in Morocco, 1982 to 2012.
Year % Change
1982 5.2%
1994 4.3% -17.5%
2004 7.2% +67.4%
2008 8.2% +13.4%
2009 8.7% +5.8%
2012 18.5% +113.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 5.2% 5.2% 5.2% 1
1990s 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 1
2000s 8.0% 7.2% 8.7% 3
2010s 18.5% 18.5% 18.5% 1

Countries ranked near Morocco

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  4. 33 Tunisia 18.4% compare
  5. 34 Egypt 17.8% compare
  6. 35 Mali 14.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Morocco?
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Morocco was 18.5% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Morocco?
The highest recorded value was 18.5% in 2012.
What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 1994.
How does Morocco rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
Morocco ranks 32nd out of 37 countries with data for 2012.
Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is up 155.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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/