Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru
Peru: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 53.1% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru, 2004–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru is 53.1%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru peaked at 53.8% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 39.0%, in 2004.
Peru ranks 21st of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 39.0% | — |
| 2005 | 40.9% | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 44.1% | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 43.1% | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 48.6% | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 48.0% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 51.8% | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 53.8% | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 52.2% | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 53.1% | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.8% | 39.0% | 44.1% | 4 |
| 2010s | 51.3% | 48.0% | 53.8% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Peru was 53.1% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 53.8% in 2016.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.0% in 2004.
- How does Peru rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Peru 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/