ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Census of India pegged the average literacy rate to be 73% in 2011 while National Statistical Commission surveyed literacy to be 77.7% in 2017–18. Literacy rate in urban areas was 87.7%, higher than rural areas with 73.5%.

Detailed explanation-2: -The global literacy rate currently stands at 87%, up from 12% in 1820. Most developed countries have achieved a 99% literacy rate. But as this Statista graph shows, strong regional inequalities remain.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2018, the degree of literacy in India was about 74 percent, with the majority of literate Indians being men. It is estimated that the global literacy rate for people aged 15 and above is about 86 percent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Global literacy today Of the world population older than 15 years 86% are literate. This interactive map shows how the literacy rates varies between countries around the world. In many countries more than 95% have basic literacy skills.