Enter the number of literate individuals and the total population into the calculator to determine the literacy rate. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Literacy Rate Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the literacy rate.
LR = (L / P) * 100
Variables:
- LR is the literacy rate (%)
- L is the number of literate individuals in the population
- P is the total population
To calculate the literacy rate, divide the number of literate individuals by the total population. Multiply the result by 100 to convert the fraction to a percentage. This will give the percentage of the population that is literate.
What is a Literacy Rate?
A literacy rate is a statistical measure used to determine the percentage of people in a specific population who have the ability to read and write. This measure is often used by international organizations to assess the educational health of a country or region. Literacy rates can be broken down by various factors, including age, gender, and geographical location, providing a more detailed understanding of educational attainment and access. High literacy rates are often associated with economic development and improved standards of living.
How to Calculate Literacy Rate?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Literacy Rate.
- First, determine the number of literate individuals in the population (L).
- Next, determine the total population (P).
- Next, use the formula LR = (L / P) * 100 to calculate the literacy rate.
- Finally, calculate the Literacy Rate.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
number of literate individuals in the population (L) = 500
total population (P) = 1000
