Literacy and Education
| Year | 2000 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Male | 96.6% | 95.1% |
| Female | 88.6% | 83.0% |
| Highest qualification attained | 2001 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Below secondary | 46.9% | 33.4% |
| Secondary | 24.1% | 19.6% |
| Post-secondary (non tertiary) | 6.6% | 8.9% |
| Diploma or professional qualification | 8.9% | 13.6% |
| University | 13.6% | 24.5% |
Among residents aged 25-39 years, the percentage of university graduates increased from 23.7% in 2001 to 45.9% in 2011 while that who had attained a diploma or professional qualification increased from 15.9% to 22.9% over the same period.
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