Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes was 1,662 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan, 2000–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan is 1,662 number, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.3% on the previous year and up 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan peaked at 211,258 number in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,099 number, in 2013.
Uzbekistan ranks 84th of 87 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 211,258 number | — |
| 2013 | 1,099 number | -99.5% |
| 2014 | 4,248 number | +286.5% |
| 2015 | 3,594 number | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 3,036 number | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 1,662 number | -45.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 211,258 number | 211,258 number | 211,258 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 2,728 number | 1,099 number | 4,248 number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
- 81 Sao Tome and Principe 8,713 number compare
- 82 Montenegro 5,920 number compare
- 83 Seychelles 3,064 number compare
- 85 Grenada 1,179 number compare
- 86 Barbados 927 number compare
- 87 Tonga 390 number compare
More education data for Uzbekistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 452,226 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.32 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.03 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.36 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.41 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 29.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0921 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan?
- Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Uzbekistan was 1,662 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 211,258 number in 2000.
- What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,099 number in 2013.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Uzbekistan ranks 84th out of 87 countries with data for 2018.
- Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.