Literacy Rates
Definition
Literacy rates refer to the percentage of people above a certain age (usually 15 years and older) who can read and write in a specific population.
Related terms
Functional Literacy: This refers to the ability of an individual to use reading, writing, and calculation skills for their own and their community's development.
Illiteracy: This term refers to the inability to read or write.
Adult Literacy Rate: This is the percentage of people aged 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
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