Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait
Kuwait: Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes was 67.8% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait, 2006–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait is 67.8%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait peaked at 68.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 48.5%, in 2006.
Kuwait ranks 28th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 48.5% | — |
| 2007 | 50.2% | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 57.4% | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 55.7% | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 64.0% | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 68.2% | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 63.9% | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 66.9% | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 67.8% | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.1% | 48.5% | 57.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 64.4% | 55.7% | 68.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait?
- Elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes in Kuwait was 67.8% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 68.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.5% in 2006.
- How does Kuwait rank for elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
- Is elderly literacy rate, population 65+ years, urban, both sexes rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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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/