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Adult Functional Literacy Rate, 25-64 Years Old

Table ID: 3K3F1140

Indicator Education of adult population
Definition Adult functional literacy rate - total adults who possess a higher level of literacy which includes not only reading and writing skills but also numerical skills, as a percentage share of total adult population 25-64 years old. The skills must be sufficiently advanced to enable the individual to participate fully and efficiently in activities commonly occurring in his/her life situation that require a reasonable capability of communicating by written language
Method of Computation  
Source of Basic Data PSA, Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS)
Source Document/Agency Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Frequency of Release Every five years
Latest Available 2017
Level of Disaggregation National; Sex
Remarks The inquiry on functional literacy is administered only to those 10-64 years old.
Contacts Employment Demand Statistics Division
Philippine Statistics Authority
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Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100
Telefax No.: +632-3761952
E-mail: edsd.staff@psa.gov.ph
Last Updated 9/27/18
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