Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes was 166,717 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Argentina, 1980–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 166,717 number for illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in 2018.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 730,651 number in 1980 and was at its lowest, 138,463 number, in 2011.
That places Argentina 53rd out of 83 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Argentina, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 730,651 number | — |
| 1991 | 561,285 number | -23.2% |
| 2001 | 454,264 number | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 233,293 number | -48.6% |
| 2009 | 176,976 number | -24.1% |
| 2010 | 161,473 number | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 138,463 number | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 160,623 number | +16.0% |
| 2013 | 140,436 number | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 160,786 number | +14.5% |
| 2015 | 147,822 number | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 147,195 number | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 166,717 number | +13.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 166,717 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 676,233 number, 25% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 166,717 number is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 295,720 number, 56% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 730,651 number | 730,651 number | 730,651 number | 1 |
| 1990s | 561,285 number | 561,285 number | 561,285 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 288,178 number | 176,976 number | 454,264 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 152,939 number | 138,463 number | 166,717 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Argentina?
- Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Argentina was 166,717 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 730,651 number in 1980.
- What is the lowest illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 138,463 number in 2011.
- How does Argentina rank for illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 53rd out of 83 countries with data for 2018.
- Is illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of adults from age 25 to age 64 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.