Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female in Philippines
Philippines: Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female was 46.8% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
46.8%
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
71st
of 83 countries
All-time high
53.1%
in 1990
All-time low
43.6%
in 1994
Years of data
8
1980–2015
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female in Philippines, 1980–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 46.8% for illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female in 2015.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female in Philippines peaked at 53.1% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 43.6%, in 1994.
Philippines ranks 71st of 83 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 52.4% | 52.4% | 52.4% | 1 |
| 1990s | 48.4% | 43.6% | 53.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 46.8% | 45.4% | 49.7% | 3 |
| 2010s | 45.5% | 44.1% | 46.8% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female in Philippines?
- Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female in Philippines was 46.8% in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 53.1% in 1990.
- What is the lowest illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.6% in 1994.
- How does Philippines rank for illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female?
- Philippines ranks 71st out of 83 countries with data for 2015.
- Is illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the adult illiterate population (age 25-64) that is female.