Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Suriname
Suriname: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes was 23,562 number in 2018. ▼ Falling
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Suriname, 2004–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Suriname recorded 23,562 number for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Suriname peaked at 35,096 number in 2004 and was at its lowest, 19,403 number, in 2008.
Suriname ranks 73rd of 87 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Suriname, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 35,096 number | — |
| 2008 | 19,403 number | -44.7% |
| 2010 | 19,869 number | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 27,288 number | +37.3% |
| 2018 | 23,562 number | -13.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27,250 number | 19,403 number | 35,096 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 23,573 number | 19,869 number | 27,288 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More education data for Suriname
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,520 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,366 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,117 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,643 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 63,941 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 60,612 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 10.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0955 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Suriname?
- Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Suriname was 23,562 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 35,096 number in 2004.
- What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,403 number in 2008.
- How does Suriname rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Suriname ranks 73rd out of 87 countries with data for 2018.
- Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of adults over age 15 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.