Literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon
Cameroon: Literate and illiterate world population was 27.45 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
27.45
World rank
29th
of 128 countries
All-time high
92.5
in 1950
All-time low
27.45
in 2018
Years of data
6
1950–2018
Literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon, 1950–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon is 27.45, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon peaked at 92.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 27.45, in 2018.
That places Cameroon 29th out of 128 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 92.5 | — |
| 1976 | 58.78 | -36.5% |
| 2000 | 31.59 | -46.3% |
| 2007 | 29.32 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 28.81 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 27.45 | -4.7% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 27.45 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 27.45 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 94% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5 | 92.5 | 92.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 58.78 | 58.78 | 58.78 | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.45 | 29.32 | 31.59 | 2 |
| 2010s | 28.13 | 27.45 | 28.81 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More population data for Cameroon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5809 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.75 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5809 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5077 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51,280 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1831 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.571 (2100)
- Population density 188.01 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.42 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Cameroon was 27.45 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 92.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.45 in 2018.
- How does Cameroon rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Cameroon ranks 29th out of 128 countries with data for 2018.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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