Literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia
Bolivia: Literate and illiterate world population was 3.27 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia is 3.27, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.5% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia peaked at 67.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3.27, in 2024.
Bolivia ranks 89th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 67.5 | — |
| 1976 | 36.79 | -45.5% |
| 1992 | 20.01 | -45.6% |
| 2001 | 13.28 | -33.6% |
| 2007 | 9.71 | -26.9% |
| 2008 | 9.3 | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 8.83 | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 7.77 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 5.54 | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 7.54 | +36.1% |
| 2020 | 6.15 | -18.4% |
| 2023 | 4.45 | -27.6% |
| 2024 | 3.27 | -26.5% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 3.27 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 15% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 3.27 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 58% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 36.79 | 36.79 | 36.79 | 1 |
| 1990s | 20.01 | 20.01 | 20.01 | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.28 | 8.83 | 13.28 | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.95 | 5.54 | 7.77 | 3 |
| 2020s | 4.62 | 3.27 | 6.15 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More population data for Bolivia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1198 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1198 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0694 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 16,610 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.29 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5952 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.125 (2100)
- Population density 16.39 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 971,603 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Bolivia was 3.27 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.27 in 2024.
- How does Bolivia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Bolivia ranks 89th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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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