Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia
Armenia: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.16 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.16
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
127th
of 128 countries
All-time high
1.25
in 1989
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
10
1989–2023
Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia, 1989–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 0.16 for literate and illiterate world population in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Armenia peaked at 1.25 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.
Armenia ranks 127th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1.25 | — |
| 2001 | 0.6 | -52.0% |
| 2011 | 0.26 | -56.7% |
| 2016 | 0.26 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.26 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0.21 | — |
| 2022 | 0.18 | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 0.16 | -11.1% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 0.16 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 4% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 0.16 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 11% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.156 | 0 | 0.26 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.1833 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
- 124 Spain 0.3 compare
- 125 Tajikistan 0.2701 compare
- 126 Azerbaijan 0.22 compare
- 128 Uzbekistan 0 compare
More population data for Armenia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7088 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.04 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7088 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,573 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1788 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.714 (2100)
- Population density 59.44 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 69,060 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Armenia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia was 0.16 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 in 1989.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
- How does Armenia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Armenia ranks 127th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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