Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female was 60.5% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
60.5%
World rank
51st
of 87 countries
All-time high
67.3%
in 2000
All-time low
57.8%
in 1975
Years of data
5
1975–2018

Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic, 1975–2018

02040601975199620181975: 57.81988: 61.92000: 67.32010: 61.62018: 60.5

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic is 60.5%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic peaked at 67.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 57.8%, in 1975.

That places Central African Republic 51st out of 87 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic, 1975 to 2018.
Year Value Change
1975 57.8%
1988 61.9% +7.1%
2000 67.3% +8.8%
2010 61.6% -8.6%
2018 60.5% -1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 57.8% 57.8% 57.8% 1
1980s 61.9% 61.9% 61.9% 1
2000s 67.3% 67.3% 67.3% 1
2010s 61.0% 60.5% 61.6% 2

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 48 Mexico 60.7% compare
  2. 49 Benin 60.6% compare
  3. 50 Jordan 60.5% compare
  4. 52 Albania 59.6% compare
  5. 53 Egypt 59.4% compare
  6. 54 Rwanda 59.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic?
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female in Central African Republic was 60.5% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 67.3% in 2000.
What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 57.8% in 1975.
How does Central African Republic rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
Central African Republic ranks 51st out of 87 countries with data for 2018.
Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
126 places, 2,267 data points, 1970–2019
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Share of the adult illiterate population (age 15+) that is female.