Netherlands vs Sweden: Literate and illiterate world population

Netherlands
1.5
in 1950
Sweden
1.5
in 1950
Netherlands rank
105th
Sweden rank
105th

Literate and illiterate world population over time

  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 1.5 against 1.5 in Sweden, a difference of 0.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 105th and Sweden ranks 105th of 128 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Sweden Difference Ahead
1470s 83 99 16 Sweden
1550s 88 99 11 Sweden
1650s 47 77 30 Sweden
1750s 15 52 37 Sweden
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, Netherlands or Sweden?
Netherlands, at 1.5 against 1.5 in Sweden as of 1950.
What is the difference in literate and illiterate world population between Netherlands and Sweden?
0, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
5 years are reported by both, from 1475 to 1950.
How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for literate and illiterate world population?
Netherlands ranks 105th and Sweden 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Literate and illiterate world population
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,272 data points, 1475–2024
Last refreshed