According to the Chilean National Statistics Institute the male literacy rate in Chile was 90.9% in 2015. This means that almost 9 out of 10 males over the age of 15 could read and write.
While male literacy rates are generally high in Chile there are still some disparities between different regions of the country. For instance in the Metropolitan region the literacy rate for males was 94.4% while in the Valparaíso region it was only 86.3%.
There are also disparities between different socio-economic groups. For example in 2015 the literacy rate for males from high-income households was 97.2% while for males from low-income households it was only 83.4%.
Despite these disparities the male literacy rate in Chile is still relatively high compared to other countries. For example in Latin America and the Caribbean the average male literacy rate was only 82.7% in 2015.
There are a number of factors that have contributed to the high male literacy rate in Chile. One of the most important has been the compulsory education system that was introduced in the country in the early 20th century.
Since then the Chilean government has made a concerted effort to improve access to education especially for marginalized groups. For instance the government has introduced a number of programs that provide free or subsidized access to education for low-income families.
Another factor that has contributed to the high male literacy rate in Chile is the high level of investment in education. In 2015 the Chilean government spent 6.3% of its GDP on education which is one of the highest percentages in the world.
All of these factors have helped to make Chile a world leader in education and the high male literacy rate is a reflection of that.
What is the male literacy rate in Chile?
The male literacy rate in Chile is 96.
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