Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Uganda
Uganda: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes was 34.4% in 2012. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Uganda, 1991–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 34.4% for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in 2012.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Uganda peaked at 34.5% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 16.2%, in 1991.
Uganda ranks 26th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.2% | — |
| 2002 | 28.7% | +77.1% |
| 2006 | 31.6% | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 34.5% | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 34.4% | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.1% | 28.7% | 31.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.5% | 34.4% | 34.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 23 Cambodia 49.4% compare
- 24 El Salvador 48.2% compare
- 25 Honduras 45.8% compare
- 27 Guatemala 31.0% compare
- 28 Bangladesh 30.9% compare
- 29 South Africa 23.7% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Uganda?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes in Uganda was 34.4% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 34.5% in 2010.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.2% in 1991.
- How does Uganda rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Uganda ranks 26th out of 37 countries with data for 2012.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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/