Literate and illiterate world population in Chile
Chile: Literate and illiterate world population was 3.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Chile, 1907–2017
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Chile recorded 3.6% for literate and illiterate world population in 2017.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Chile peaked at 49.9% in 1907 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2015.
That places Chile 83rd out of 128 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 49.9% | — |
| 1920 | 36.9% | -26.1% |
| 1930 | 24.4% | -33.9% |
| 1940 | 26.4% | +8.2% |
| 1950 | 22.5% | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 8.9% | -60.6% |
| 1992 | 5.7% | -35.6% |
| 2002 | 4.3% | -25.0% |
| 2011 | 3.3% | -22.9% |
| 2013 | 3.7% | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 3.6% | +15.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 3.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.2%, 1.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Chile's 3.6% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.6%, 64% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 49.9% | 49.9% | 49.9% | 1 |
| 1920s | 36.9% | 36.9% | 36.9% | 1 |
| 1930s | 24.4% | 24.4% | 24.4% | 1 |
| 1940s | 26.4% | 26.4% | 26.4% | 1 |
| 1950s | 22.5% | 22.5% | 22.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
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Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Chile?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Chile was 3.6% in 2017, 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 49.9% in 1907.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2015.
- How does Chile rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Chile ranks 83rd out of 128 countries with data for 2017.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.