Literate and illiterate world population in Canada
Canada: Literate and illiterate world population was 2.5% in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Canada, 1901–1950
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
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 | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 17.1% | — |
| 1911 | 11.0% | -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 2.2%, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 1 |
| 1910s | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.0% | 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
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.33 million people (2100)
- Population density 6.1 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
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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 UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by 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 UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by 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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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.