In 2023, Papua province had the lowest literacy rate of population above 15 years old in Indonesia, at around 84 percent. For decades, Indonesia had been focusing its development more on Java Islands. However, since 2002, Indonesian government has started special funds for Papua to support its development. Despite the extensive financial assistance, Papua’s development growth remains low.
Literacy rate of population above 15 years old in Indonesia in 2023, by province
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Statistics Indonesia. (December 12, 2023). Literacy rate of population above 15 years old in Indonesia in 2023, by province [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259413/indonesia-literacy-rate-of-population-above-15-years-old-by-province/
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