If able to read and write, write "yes." If unable to read and write, write "no."
Categories
Value
Category
1
Writes and reads
2
Does not write and read
8
Unknown
9
NIU (not in universe)
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
Education: The following three questions should be answered by all people five years or older.
Column 12: Literacy. Find out whether the person knows how to read and write, and write yes or no, as the case may be. If the person only knows how to read or only knows how to sign their name, record no in both cases.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates if the respondent is literate.