Literate and illiterate world population in Belgium
Belgium: Literate and illiterate world population was 3.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
3.5
World rank
85th
of 128 countries
All-time high
90
in 1475
All-time low
3.5
in 1950
Years of data
9
1475–1950
Literate and illiterate world population in Belgium, 1475–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
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 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 90 | — |
| 1550 | 83 | -7.8% |
| 1650 | 75 | -9.6% |
| 1750 | 87 | +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 2.18, 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 | 90 | 90 | 1 |
| 1550s | 83 | 83 | 83 | 1 |
| 1650s | 75 | 75 | 75 | 1 |
| 1750s | 87 | 87 | 87 | 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
More population data for Belgium
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0945 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0085 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.166 (2100)
- Population density 365.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 461,216 (2100)
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 Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 90 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 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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