Literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Literate and illiterate world population was 5.97 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic is 5.97, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic peaked at 57.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 5.69, in 2023.
That places Dominican Republic 69th out of 128 countries with data for 2024, 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 57.5 | — |
| 1981 | 26.94 | -53.1% |
| 2002 | 13 | -51.7% |
| 2007 | 11.76 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 10.46 | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 9.89 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 9.84 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 9.14 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 8.24 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 8.01 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 6.22 | -22.3% |
| 2017 | 6.77 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 6.56 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 6.33 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 6.31 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 6.27 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 6.3 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 5.69 | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 5.97 | +5.0% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 5.97 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 5.97 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -53.1% | 57.5 | 26.94 |
| 2002 | -51.7% | 26.94 | 13 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 26.94 | 26.94 | 26.94 | 1 |
| 2000s | 12.38 | 11.76 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.15 | 6.22 | 10.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.11 | 5.69 | 6.31 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More population data for Dominican Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.52 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5703 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,180 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.714 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8255 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.541 (2100)
- Population density 245.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 543,612 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Dominican Republic was 5.97 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 57.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.69 in 2023.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Dominican Republic ranks 69th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican 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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