Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan is 0.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan peaked at 1.2% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2019.
Azerbaijan ranks 126th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
- 123 Georgia 0.3% compare
- 124 Spain 0.3% compare
- 125 Tajikistan 0.3% compare
- 127 Armenia 0.2% compare
- 128 Uzbekistan 0.0% compare
More population data for Azerbaijan
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 121.25 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 458,644 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.43 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.43 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 6,431 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.43 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.67 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.63 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan was 0.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 1999.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2019.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Azerbaijan ranks 126th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by 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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About this data
Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.