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How Many People in Guatemala Are Educated?

Published in Guatemala Education Statistics 2 mins read

Determining the exact number of educated people in Guatemala is not possible based solely on the provided reference. The reference gives important data regarding the literacy rate, which is a key indicator of basic education, but it does not provide the total population figures needed to calculate the exact number of people, nor does it define or quantify higher levels of education beyond literacy.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Guatemala

The provided reference focuses specifically on the literacy rate, which is typically defined as the percentage of the population aged 15 and above who can read and write. While literacy is a fundamental component of education, the term "educated" can encompass much more, including formal schooling at various levels (primary, secondary, tertiary) and the acquisition of specific skills and knowledge.

According to the reference, Guatemala's literacy rates have seen fluctuations over the years:

  • 2022: The literacy rate was 84.27%.
  • 2018: The literacy rate was 80.81%.
  • 2014: The literacy rate was 81.29%.
  • 2013: The reference notes a 4.25% increase from 2013 to 2014, implying the 2013 rate was approximately 77.04% (81.29 / 1.0425).

Here's a summary of the provided literacy data:

Year Literacy Rate Change from Previous Rate (if available)
2022 84.27% 3.46% increase from 2018
2018 80.81% 0.48% decline from 2014
2014 81.29% 4.25% increase from 2013

What the Data Tells Us

The data shows a positive trend in basic literacy over the recent years mentioned, with a notable increase between 2018 and 2022. The literacy rate reached 84.27% in 2022.

  • This indicates that a significant majority of the population aged 15 and over possesses basic reading and writing skills.
  • The increase from 80.81% in 2018 to 84.27% in 2022 represents progress in extending literacy across the population.

Why an Exact Number Isn't Available from the Reference

To calculate the exact number of literate (or educated, in a basic sense) people, you would need:

  1. The total population of Guatemala for the specific year (e.g., 2022).
  2. The age demographic to which the literacy rate applies (typically 15+).

The provided reference includes only the percentage rates and year-over-year changes in those rates. Without the corresponding population figures, we cannot convert the percentage into a precise number of individuals.

Therefore, while we know that 84.27% of the relevant population was literate in 2022, we cannot state the exact numerical count of educated people in Guatemala using only the information provided. To get a numerical estimate, one would need to find the total population figure for 2022 from other sources and apply the 84.27% rate.