Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa
South Africa: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 23.7% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa, 1996–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa stood at 23.7%. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 50.9% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa peaked at 48.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.7%, in 2017.
That places South Africa 29th out of 37 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 27.4% | — |
| 2009 | 47.2% | +72.3% |
| 2010 | 42.5% | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 44.1% | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 47.1% | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 47.9% | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 48.2% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 23.7% | -50.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.4% | 27.4% | 27.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 47.2% | 47.2% | 47.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 42.2% | 23.7% | 48.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in South Africa was 23.7% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 48.2% in 2015.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.7% in 2017.
- How does South Africa rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 37 countries with data for 2017.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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/