Burkina Faso - Elderly (65+) literacy rate

10.1 (%) in 2018

In 2018, elderly literacy rate for Burkina Faso was 10.1 %. Though Burkina Faso elderly literacy rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 1996 - 2018 period ending at 10.1 % 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 Burkina Faso elderly literacy rate?