Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes was 1.12 million number in 2014. ▼ Falling
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Tunisia, 1984–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 1.12 million number for illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in 2014.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 1.59 million number in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1.04 million number, in 2012.
Tunisia ranks 33rd of 83 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.59 million number | — |
| 2004 | 1.22 million number | -22.8% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million number | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 1.13 million number | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.07 million number | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.06 million number | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.04 million number | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 1.12 million number | +7.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.12 million number is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.31 million number, 85% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.12 million number is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 424,520 number, 2.6× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.59 million number | 1.59 million number | 1.59 million number | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million number | 1.13 million number | 1.22 million number | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.07 million number | 1.04 million number | 1.12 million number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Tunisia was 1.12 million number in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 million number in 1984.
- What is the lowest illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 million number in 2012.
- How does Tunisia rank for illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 33rd out of 83 countries with data for 2014.
- Is illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.