Literacy Since 1947

Literacy Since 1947

Literacy Rate - Pakistan, Sources:

a) 1951 Census: One who can read a clear print in any language. 16.4%
b) 1961 Census: One who is able to read with understanding a simple letter in any language. 16.3%
c) 1972 Census: One who is able to read and write in some language with understanding. 21.7% d) 1981 Census: One who can read newspaper and write a simple letter 26.2%
e) 1998 Census: One who can read a newspaper and write a simple letter, in any language. 43.9% The present (2008) projected literacy rate for Pakistan is 56% (male 69% : female 44%)