Recent statistics by the census of India (2001) show a significant gender gap between male and female literacy with 53.0% for female Zou and 70.2% for male Zou. Likewise, the sex ratio of the Zous in Manipur at 944 is lower than the state average of 978 (according to 2001 census).
The 2001 census data for India shows a significant disparity in literacy rates between males and females among the Zou population of Manipur. While female literacy stands at 53%, male literacy is significantly higher at 70.2%.  Furthermore, the sex ratio of the Zous in Manipur is lower than the state average, with 944 males per 1000 females compared to the state's average of 978.