Literate and illiterate world population in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Literate and illiterate world population was 57.56 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
57.56
World rank
7th
of 128 countries
All-time high
97
in 1950
All-time low
49.35
in 2000
Years of data
5
1950–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Central African Republic, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 57.56 for literate and illiterate world population in 2019.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Central African Republic peaked at 97 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 49.35, in 2000.
That places Central African Republic 7th out of 128 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
Literate and illiterate world population in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 97 | — |
| 1975 | 81.76 | -15.7% |
| 1988 | 66.38 | -18.8% |
| 2000 | 49.35 | -25.7% |
| 2019 | 57.56 | +16.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 57.56 is above the median for low income countries, which is 38.94, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 57.56 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 2.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 97 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 1970s | 81.76 | 81.76 | 81.76 | 1 |
| 1980s | 66.38 | 66.38 | 66.38 | 1 |
| 2000s | 49.35 | 49.35 | 49.35 | 1 |
| 2010s | 57.56 | 57.56 | 57.56 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 4 Afghanistan 62.73 compare
- 5 Guinea 60.38 compare
- 6 Burkina Faso 58.43 compare
- 8 Sierra Leone 56.42 compare
- 9 Cote d'Ivoire 50 compare
- 10 Senegal 49.64 compare
More population data for Central African Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.8749 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.39 (2100)
- Population density 30.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.36 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Central African Republic?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Central African Republic was 57.56 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 97 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.35 in 2000.
- How does Central African Republic rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Central African Republic ranks 7th out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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