Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay

Paraguay: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes was 97.1% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
97.1%
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
19th
of 39 countries
All-time high
98.2%
in 2015
All-time low
95.1%
in 2002
Years of data
11
2002–2018

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay, 2002–2018

0204060801002002201020182002: 95.1 %2007: 96.7 %2008: 96.8 %2009: 97 %2010: 97.1 %2012: 97.2 %2013: 97.7 %2014: 97.5 %2015: 98.2 %2016: 97.5 %2018: 97.1 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2018, literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay stood at 97.1%.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 98.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 95.1%, in 2002.

That places Paraguay 19th out of 39 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay, year by year

Annual values for Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes (%) in Paraguay, 2002 to 2018.
Year % Change
2002 95.1%
2007 96.7% +1.7%
2008 96.8% +0.2%
2009 97.0% +0.2%
2010 97.1% +0.1%
2012 97.2% +0.1%
2013 97.7% +0.5%
2014 97.5% -0.3%
2015 98.2% +0.8%
2016 97.5% -0.8%
2018 97.1% -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 96.4% 95.1% 97.0% 4
2010s 97.5% 97.1% 98.2% 7

Countries ranked near Paraguay

  1. 16 Turkey 97.5% compare
  2. 17 Malaysia 97.4% compare
  3. 18 Peru 97.2% compare
  4. 20 Bolivia 96.7% compare
  5. 21 Brazil 96.1% compare
  6. 22 Dominican Republic 95.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay?
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes in Paraguay was 97.1% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 98.2% in 2015.
What is the lowest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was 95.1% in 2002.
How does Paraguay rank for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes?
Paraguay ranks 19th out of 39 countries with data for 2018.
Is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Paraguay data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, urban, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 366 data points, 1976–2019
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Percentage of the population in urban 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 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/