Literate and illiterate world population in Belgium
Belgium: Literate and illiterate world population was 3.5% in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Belgium, 1475–1950
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1950, literate and illiterate world population in Belgium stood at 3.5%. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Belgium peaked at 90.0% in 1475 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 1950.
Belgium ranks 85th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 90.0% | — |
| 1550 | 83.0% | -7.8% |
| 1650 | 75.0% | -9.6% |
| 1750 | 87.0% | +16.0% |
| 1900 | 19.6% | -77.5% |
| 1910 | 13.4% | -31.6% |
| 1920 | 7.8% | -41.8% |
| 1930 | 5.9% | -24.4% |
| 1950 | 3.5% | -40.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 3.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.2%, 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 3.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5%, 2.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 90.0% | 90.0% | 90.0% | 1 |
| 1550s | 83.0% | 83.0% | 83.0% | 1 |
| 1650s | 75.0% | 75.0% | 75.0% | 1 |
| 1750s | 87.0% | 87.0% | 87.0% | 1 |
| 1900s | 19.6% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 1 |
| 1910s | 13.4% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 1 |
| 1920s | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 1 |
| 1930s | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1 |
| 1950s | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population density 365.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0085 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Belgium?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Belgium was 3.5% in 1950, 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 90.0% in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 1950.
- How does Belgium rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Belgium ranks 85th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this Belgium 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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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.