Literate and illiterate world population in Belize
Belize: Literate and illiterate world population was 12.12 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
12.12
World rank
49th
of 128 countries
All-time high
29.7
in 1991
All-time low
9.08
in 2015
Years of data
5
1950–2022
Literate and illiterate world population in Belize, 1950–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Belize is 12.12, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Belize peaked at 29.7 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 9.08, in 2015.
Belize ranks 49th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Belize, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22.5 | — |
| 1991 | 29.7 | +32.0% |
| 2000 | 23.1 | -22.2% |
| 2015 | 9.08 | -60.7% |
| 2022 | 12.12 | +33.5% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 12.12 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 2.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Belize's 12.12 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 29.7 | 29.7 | 29.7 | 1 |
| 2000s | 23.1 | 23.1 | 23.1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.08 | 9.08 | 9.08 | 1 |
| 2020s | 12.12 | 12.12 | 12.12 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belize
More population data for Belize
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7058 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0228 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7058 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 538.84 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.713 (2100)
- Population density 19.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 17,603 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Belize?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Belize was 12.12 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 29.7 in 1991.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.08 in 2015.
- How does Belize rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Belize ranks 49th out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belize 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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