Literate and illiterate world population in Cuba
Cuba: Literate and illiterate world population was 2.35 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
2.35
World rank
95th
of 128 countries
All-time high
56.9
in 1899
All-time low
0.2
in 2002
Years of data
10
1899–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Cuba, 1899–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 2.35 for literate and illiterate world population in 2019.
That represents a change of up 612.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Cuba peaked at 56.9 in 1899 and was at its lowest, 0.2, in 2002.
Cuba ranks 95th of 128 countries on this measure, 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 56.9 | — |
| 1907 | 43.6 | -23.4% |
| 1919 | 38.7 | -11.2% |
| 1931 | 28.2 | -27.1% |
| 1943 | 23.6 | -16.3% |
| 1950 | 22.5 | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 2.15 | -90.4% |
| 2002 | 0.2 | -90.7% |
| 2012 | 0.33 | +65.0% |
| 2019 | 2.35 | +612.1% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 2.35 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 52% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 2.35 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 42% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 1 |
| 1900s | 43.6 | 43.6 | 43.6 | 1 |
| 1910s | 38.7 | 38.7 | 38.7 | 1 |
| 1930s | 28.2 | 28.2 | 28.2 | 1 |
| 1940s | 23.6 | 23.6 | 23.6 | 1 |
| 1950s | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.34 | 0.33 | 2.35 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More population data for Cuba
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9101 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,028 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2775 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.08 (2100)
- Population density 53.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 195,101 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Cuba?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Cuba was 2.35 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 56.9 in 1899.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2 in 2002.
- How does Cuba rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Cuba ranks 95th out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 612.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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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