The data displays the illiteracy rate in China in 2016, by region. Illiterate population refers to the proportion of the population aged 15 and older who are unable to read or have difficulty in reading. In 2016, the illiteracy rate in the Chinese Hebei province had amounted to 4.1%.
Illiteracy in China – additional information
Literacy poses the basis for all other forms of education. Literacy skills are essential for the promotion of sustainable development, both in terms of economic progress and social advance. People with good literacy skills enjoy a better living standard and have better chances in the job market.
