Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.22 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan, 1999–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan is 0.22, 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 1.21 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.
Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.21 | — |
| 2007 | 0.41 | -66.1% |
| 2009 | 0.24 | -41.5% |
| 2010 | 0.23 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 0.22 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 0.22 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.21 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.2 | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 0.22 | +10.0% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 0.22 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 5% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 0.22 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 15% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -66.1% | 1.21 | 0.41 |
| 2009 | -41.5% | 0.41 | 0.24 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.325 | 0.24 | 0.41 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.2133 | 0.2 | 0.23 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
- 123 Georgia 0.32 compare
- 124 Spain 0.3 compare
- 125 Tajikistan 0.2701 compare
- 127 Armenia 0.16 compare
- 128 Uzbekistan 0 compare
More population data for Azerbaijan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0077 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7053 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,867 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.3522 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1954 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.342 (2100)
- Population density 121.25 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 458,644 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Azerbaijan was 0.22 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 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 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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