Literacy rates worldwide by region 2012

Published by Statista Research Department, May 27, 2015
This statistic depicts literacy rates worldwide as of 2012, by WHO region. As of that year, it was estimated that some 64 percent of the Afrcian population aged 15 years and over were literate. In comparison, there were 99 percent literate persons in Europe.

Literacy rates worldwide as of 2012, by region*

Loading statistic...

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

May 2015

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2007 to 2012

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

* For period 2007 to 2012.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $1,788 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$149 USD $199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
25% off until Sep 30th
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Global health care systems comparison "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Global health care systems comparison

Global Healthcare system ranking

5

Health system rankings: 11 select countries

4

Global healthcare spending

5

Health care resources: Personnel and facilities

5

Health outcomes

4

Telehealth

5

Public opinion

4

Special: Europe

5

Special: United States

4

Further related statistics

10

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Health careHospitals in the U.SOut-of-pocket health care spending in the U.S.National Health Service (NHS) UKGlobal health care systems comparison
Access all statistics starting from $1,788 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$149 USD $199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
25% off until Sep 30th
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu