Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan
Pakistan: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 19.8% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan, 1981–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan stood at 19.8%.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan peaked at 19.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.9%, in 1981.
That places Pakistan 31st out of 37 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 8.9% | — |
| 1998 | 12.1% | +36.7% |
| 2005 | 14.3% | +18.5% |
| 2006 | 17.7% | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 16.4% | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 19.9% | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 18.1% | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 18.1% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 17.0% | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 18.7% | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 17.6% | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 17.9% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 19.8% | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 17.3% | 14.3% | 19.9% | 5 |
| 2010s | 18.2% | 17.0% | 19.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Pakistan was 19.8% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 19.9% in 2008.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.9% in 1981.
- How does Pakistan rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Pakistan ranks 31st out of 37 countries with data for 2017.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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/