Literacy rate (%)
Definition
Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people age 15 and above who can both read and write a short simple statement about their everyday life.
Interpretation
Much like other food systems drivers, adult literacy rate can be both a consequence and a modifier of the food system. Literacy rate can relate to the availability of the skilled labor force necessary for certain food production, processing, or retail. Conversely, a food system that perpetuates inequality would likely contribute to lower literacy rates.
Data source
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Annual Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Table 7125 - Illiteracy rate of people aged 15 and over, by color or race and age group: https://sidra.ibge.gov.br/tabela/7125 (accessed on 10/08/2025)
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| State | Yearly |