Paraguay - Adult (15+) literacy rate

94.5 (%) in 2020

In 2020, adult literacy rate for Paraguay was 94.5 %. Though Paraguay adult literacy rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2009 - 2020 period ending at 94.5 % in 2020.

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What is adult literacy rate?

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.

What is Paraguay adult literacy rate?