Benin - Elderly (65+) literacy rate

8.2 (%) in 2018

In 2018, elderly literacy rate for Benin was 8.2 %. Though Benin elderly literacy rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2002 - 2018 period ending at 8.2 % in 2018.

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What is elderly literacy rate?

Elderly (65+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 65 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 65 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

What is Benin elderly literacy rate?