Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala

Guatemala: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes was 65.8% in 2014. ▬ Flat

Latest (2014)
65.8%
Change on year
up 20.8%
World rank
30th
of 40 countries
All-time high
65.8%
in 2014
All-time low
54.1%
in 2012
Years of data
5
1994–2014

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala, 1994–2014

02040601994200420141994: 62.3 %2002: 57.7 %2012: 54.1 %2013: 54.5 %2014: 65.8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala is 65.8%, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 20.8% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala peaked at 65.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 54.1%, in 2012.

Guatemala ranks 30th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes (%) in Guatemala, 1994 to 2014.
Year % Change
1994 62.3%
2002 57.7% -7.5%
2012 54.1% -6.2%
2013 54.5% +0.7%
2014 65.8% +20.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 62.3% 62.3% 62.3% 1
2000s 57.7% 57.7% 57.7% 1
2010s 58.1% 54.1% 65.8% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala?
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Guatemala was 65.8% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 65.8% in 2014.
What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 54.1% in 2012.
How does Guatemala rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes?
Guatemala ranks 30th out of 40 countries with data for 2014.
Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 370 data points, 1976–2019
Last refreshed

Percentage of the population age 65 and above in urban 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/