New Caledonia: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| New Caledonia |
Female literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.20 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1976 - 2006 |
| Average | 98.79 |
| Min - Max | 97.96 - 99.20 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2006 is 99.2 percent, an increase from 99.14 percent in 1996. In comparison, the world average is 79.87 percent, based on data from 62 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 1976 to 2006 is 98.79 percent. The minimum value, 97.96 percent, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 99.2 percent was recorded in 2006.
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Definition: Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 97.30 | 2006 | percent |
| Female literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 99.20 | 2006 | percent |
| Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 99.10 | 2006 | percent |
| Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 99.20 | 2006 | percent |
| Student teacher ratio, primary school | 20.37 | 1991 | students per teacher |
| Primary school completion rate | 97.36 | 1990 | percent |
| School starting age, primary school | 6 | 2022 | years |
| Primary school enrollment | 114.31 | 1994 | percent |
| Secondary school enrollment | 98.50 | 1997 | percent |