Adult Literacy Rate for Male, Female, and Total Population by country for most recent year available. Year of data collection for each country is listed when known. Adult literacy rates are defined as the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life. Data Sources: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics, via World Bank DataBank; CIA World Factbook; Country shapes from Natural Earth 50M scale data.

Adult literacy rate of Cameroon jumped by 7.83% from 72.5 % in 2018 to 78.2 % in 2020. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Togo improved by 4.69% from 64.0 % in 2015 to 67.0 % in 2019. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Russian Federation remained constant at 100.0 % over the last 1 years. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Poland improved by 0.50% from 99.3 % in 1988 to 99.8 % in 2021. Since the 0.30% growth in 1988, adult literacy rate grew by 0.50% in 2021. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Nigeria improved by 1.84% from 62.0 % in 2018 to 63.2 % in 2021. Since the 27.03% slump in 2008, adult literacy rate shot up by 23.65% in 2021. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Puerto Rico improved by 0.43% from 92.0 % in 2017 to 92.4 % in 2021. Since the 3.45% growth in 1990, adult literacy rate grew by 2.67% in 2021. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

The Atlas of the Biosphere is a product of the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE), part of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The goal is to provide more information about the environment, and human interactions with the environment, than any other source.

The Atlas provides maps of an ever-growing number of environmental variables, under the following categories:

Human Impacts (Humans and the environment from a socio-economic perspective; i.e., Population, Life Expectancy, Literacy Rates);

Land Use (How humans are using the land; i.e., Croplands, Pastures, Urban Lands);

Ecosystems (The natural ecosystems of the world; i.e., Potential Vegetation, Temperature, Soil Texture); and

Water Resources (Water in the biosphere; i.e., Runoff, Precipitation, Lakes and Wetlands).

Map coverages are global and regional in spatial extent. Users can download map images (jpg) and data (a GIS grid of the data in ESRI ArcView Format), and can view metadata online.

Adult literacy rate of Rwanda declined by 1.31% from 80.1 % in 2020 to 79.0 % in 2022. Since the 2.82% growth in 2018, adult literacy rate surged by 8.22% in 2022. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Author: E Ripken, educator, MN Alliance for Geographic EducationGrade/Audience: grade 8, high schoolResource type: lessonSubject topic(s): maps, developmentRegion: africaStandards: Minnesota Social Studies Standards

Standard 1. People use geographic representations and geospatial technologies to acquire, process and report information within a spatial context.

Standard 14. Globalization, the spread of capitalism and the end of the Cold War have shaped a contemporary world still characterized by rapid technological change, dramatic increases in global population and economic growth coupled with persistent economic and social disparities and cultural conflict. (The New Global Era: 1989 to Present)

Objectives: Students will be able to:

1. Read and analyze maps.
2. Make correlations and generalizations between data sets.
3. Make inferences about modern day problems that have plagued Africa. Summary: Students will work in groups to create several choropleth maps that show GDP per capita, literacy rate, life expectancy, % urban, % agriculture and the AIDS rate. Students will use these maps to make generalizations, establish correlations and construct inferences.

Adult literacy rate of Dominican Republic improved by 1.60% from 94.0 % in 2016 to 95.5 % in 2022. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Tunisia jumped by 5.20% from 81.0 % in 2019 to 85.2 % in 2022. Since the 1.25% reduction in 2014, adult literacy rate surged by 7.87% in 2022. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for allEnrolment in primary education in developing countries has reached 91%, but 57 million children remain out of school.More than half of children who have not enrolled in school live in sub-Saharan Africa.An estimated 50% of out-of-school children of primary school age live in conflict-affected areas. Children in the poorest households are 4 times as likely to be out of school as children in the richest households.The world has achieved equality in primary education between girls and boys, but few countries have achieved that target at all levels of education.Among youth aged 15 to 24, the literacy rate has improved globally from 83 per cent to 91 per cent between 1990 and 2015.India has made significant progress in universalizing primary education. Enrolment and completion rates of girls in primary school have improved as are elementary completion rates. The net enrolment ratio in primary education (for both sexes) is 88%(2013-14). At the national level, male and female youth literacy rate is 94% and 92%.This map layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers, If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

Adult literacy rate of Gambia jumped by 13.62% from 51.6 % in 2021 to 58.7 % in 2022. Since the 13.38% jump in 2013, adult literacy rate shot up by 39.86% in 2022. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Author: Michael Robinson, educatorGrade/Audience: high school, ap human geography, professional developmentResource type: lessonSubject topic(s): agriculture, economics, developmentRegion: worldStandards: AP Human Geography TOPIC 5.7 Spatial Organization of Agriculture ENDURING UNDERSTANDING PSO-5 Availability of resources and cultural practices influence agricultural practices and land-use patterns.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE PSO-5.C Explain how economic forces influence agricultural practices. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE PSO-5.C.3 Large-scale commercial agricultural operations are replacing small family farms. PSO-5.C.4 Complex commodity chains link production and consumption of agricultural products. PSO-5.C.5 Technology has increased economies of scale in the agricultural sectObjectives: Students will learn about the distribution of resources as related to the product Nutella by reading an article and answering questions related to the production of Nutella.

Students will be able to map the distribution of resources that make up the product Nutella and the manufacturing facitilies related to the production of Nutella.

Students will able to answer questions provided regarding the resources and manufacturing of Nutella. Summary: A mapping activity that shows the resources and manufacturing locations involved in the making of Nutella. There is a short article to read, questions and a map activity.

This lesson was created for use in AP Human Geography.
This lesson can be modified to use in World Geography as well.

The link to this lesson is in the document provided.

Adult literacy rate of Spain improved by 1.02% from 98.0 % in 2018 to 99.0 % in 2020. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Global book publishers have had their fair share of ups and downs stemming from volatile economic conditions and changing consumer preferences. The pandemic slowed physical print releases as supply chains were disrupted and publishers were forced to operate at a limited capacity. While physical bookstores were closed, online retailers could still deliver books directly to consumers' doorsteps, preventing publishers from facing a significant drop-off. Even so, smaller publishers that couldn't keep up were forced to exit because of low profitability. As the effects of the pandemic waned, book publishers faced higher paper prices, causing an uptick in the prices they charged consumers. Still, rising reading activity carried over and consumers were out and about in physical bookstores. Revenue has pushed up at a CAGR of 0.3% through the end of 2024, reaching $151.9 billion, including a 1.1% uptick in 2024 alone. The transition to digital media will continue to impact the way consumers read. The rise of e-books is forcing publishers to adapt and make their books more accessible digitally. While digital books are more condiment, smaller print runs will cause publishers to pay more for each printing, eating into profit and offsetting the costs they would save by going digital. Even so, many publishers are leveraging technology to make physical books more accessible than ever. Publisher websites can provide links to retailers, release dates and prices for anything a customer wants. This has helped stave off some digital penetration as shopping at brick-and-mortar locations has rebounded since the pandemic. Emerging markets are set to push new publishers into the industry as countries worldwide expand their literacy rates. The push for education alongside local government funding will pave the way for new publishers to release books that cater to these countries, facilitating academic book sales. Overall, global book publishing revenue is set to expand at a CAGR of 2.2% to $169.4 billion through the end of 2029.

Adult literacy rate of Mali dropped by 11.43% from 35.0 % in 2018 to 31.0 % in 2020. Since the 6.45% jump in 2015, adult literacy rate slumped by 6.06% in 2020. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Côte d'Ivoire sank by 44.44% from 90.0 % in 2019 to 50.0 % in 2021. Since the 13.73% jump in 2016, adult literacy rate went down by 0.08% in 2021. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

Adult literacy rate of Qatar improved by 1.03% from 97.0 % in 2013 to 98.0 % in 2014. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above 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 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.