Germany vs Ireland: Literate and illiterate world population
Germany
1.5
in 1950
Ireland
1.5
in 1950
Germany rank
105th
Ireland rank
105th
Literate and illiterate world population over time
- Germany
- Ireland
How they compare
Germany currently reports 1.5 against 1.5 in Ireland, a difference of 0.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 105th and Ireland ranks 105th of 128 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 91 | 100 | 9 | Ireland |
| 1550s | 84 | 100 | 16 | Ireland |
| 1650s | 69 | 97 | 28 | Ireland |
| 1750s | 62 | 79 | 17 | Ireland |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher literate and illiterate world population, Germany or Ireland?
- Germany, at 1.5 against 1.5 in Ireland as of 1950.
- What is the difference in literate and illiterate world population between Germany and Ireland?
- 0, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1475 to 1950.
- How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for literate and illiterate world population?
- Germany ranks 105th and Ireland ranks 105th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.