Philippines - Adult illiterate population

2,371,403 (number) in 2013

Philippines adult illiteracy was at level of 2.37 million in 2013, down from 2.68 million in 2008, this is a change of 11.54%.

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What is adult illiteracy?

Adult illiterate population. Total is the total number of adults over age 15 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.

What is Philippines adult illiteracy?