Illiterate adults, total (number)

Illiterate adults are defined as people aged 15 years and above who cannot both read and write understanding a short simple statement on his/her everyday life.

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Maintainer UNEP SDG Unit
Last Updated February 23, 2024, 14:34 (UTC)
Created February 23, 2024, 14:34 (UTC)
Language en
category Literacy and numeracy
data_type statistical
indicator_id 269
indicator_name Illiterate adults, total
spatial_coverage global
unit Number