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.
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 |
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More population data for Belgium
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 365.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,216 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.44 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.44 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 183,551 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.44 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.38 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.37 children per women (2023)
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.