Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia

Indonesia: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male was 96.4% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
96.4%
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
8th
of 35 countries
All-time high
96.4%
in 2016
All-time low
92.0%
in 2004
Years of data
9
2004–2018

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia, 2004–2018

0204060801002004201120182004: 92 %2006: 93.2 %2008: 94.3 %2009: 94 %2011: 93.8 %2014: 96.1 %2015: 96.3 %2016: 96.4 %2018: 96.4 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia is 96.4%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia peaked at 96.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 92.0%, in 2004.

That places Indonesia 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male (%) in Indonesia, 2004 to 2018.
Year % Change
2004 92.0%
2006 93.2% +1.3%
2008 94.3% +1.1%
2009 94.0% -0.2%
2011 93.8% -0.2%
2014 96.1% +2.4%
2015 96.3% +0.2%
2016 96.4% +0.2%
2018 96.4% -0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 93.4% 92.0% 94.3% 4
2010s 95.8% 93.8% 96.4% 5

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 5 Türkiye 98.4% compare
  2. 6 Greece 98.2% compare
  3. 7 Uruguay 97.7% compare
  4. 9 Kuwait 96.0% compare
  5. 10 Malaysia 94.9% compare
  6. 11 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 94.3% compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia?
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male in Indonesia was 96.4% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 96.4% in 2016.
What is the lowest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 92.0% in 2004.
How does Indonesia rank for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male?
Indonesia ranks 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2018.
Is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Indonesia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
35 places, 326 data points, 1976–2019
Last refreshed

Percentage of the male population in rural areas between age 25 and age 64 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 male literates aged 25-64 years 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/