The given table provides data on the literacy rates of both genders in 5 different continents, including Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with total rates from the whole world over a period of 4 years (2000-2004).
The most significant facts from the table are that people were mostly literate in 3 continents, including Europe, followed by the Americas and Oceania. Notably, males took the highest proportions in all continents compared to females.
In Africa, men principally attended literacy more than females, accounting for 71.6% and 53.9%, respectively. In contrast, American citizens showed higher proportions than Africa, with total percentages at 93.6% and 62.5%, while men and women made up 94.2% and 92.7% in America. Meanwhile, men and females in Asia had percentages at 85.9% and 72.5%, making up a total proportion of 79.3%.
As for Europe, it had the highest figures ever, with a total of 98.8%, and men and females at 99.2% and 98.5%. Regarding Oceania, it showed only higher percentages than 90%, with a total of 93.4%, and men and women at 94.2% and 92.7%. Finally, the world’s proportions according to males and females were 87.2% and 77.3%, while the total measured 83.2%.