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
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.