Illiterate person is any adult 15 years and above who completed from 'No Education" to "Standard-3/Grade 5", that is, dropped out after completing "Standard 3"/"Grade 5"
| 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Barima-Waini | 25,50 |
| Upper Demerara-Berbice | 4,60 |
| Pomeroon-Supenaam | 14,50 |
| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | 12,50 |
| Demerara-Mahaica | 6,90 |
| Mahaica-Berbice | 11,30 |
| East Berbice-Corentyne | 15,50 |
| Cuyuni-Mazaruni | 12,20 |
| Potaro-Siparuni | 11,40 |
| Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo | 12,40 |