Literate and illiterate world population in Canada
Canada: Literate and illiterate world population was 2.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
2.5
World rank
94th
of 128 countries
All-time high
17.1
in 1901
All-time low
2.5
in 1950
Years of data
5
1901–1950
Literate and illiterate world population in Canada, 1901–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 1950, literate and illiterate world population in Canada stood at 2.5. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Canada peaked at 17.1 in 1901 and was at its lowest, 2.5, in 1950.
That places Canada 94th out of 128 countries with data for 1950, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 17.1 | — |
| 1911 | 11 | -35.7% |
| 1921 | 5.7 | -48.2% |
| 1931 | 4.3 | -24.6% |
| 1950 | 2.5 | -41.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 2.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 1 |
| 1910s | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 1920s | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 1930s | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More population data for Canada
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7644 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.327 (2100)
- Population density 6.1 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.33 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Canada?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Canada was 2.5 in 1950, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 17.1 in 1901.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 1950.
- How does Canada rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Canada ranks 94th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this Canada 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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