Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, Arab Rep.
Egypt, Arab Rep.: Literate and illiterate world population was 20.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, Arab Rep., 1907–2022
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, Arab Rep. is 20.5%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 14.7% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, Arab Rep. peaked at 92.7% in 1907 and was at its lowest, 17.9%, in 2021.
Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks 41st 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 92.7% | 92.7% | 92.7% | 1 |
| 1910s | 91.2% | 91.2% | 91.2% | 1 |
| 1920s | 85.9% | 85.9% | 85.9% | 1 |
| 1930s | 85.2% | 85.2% | 85.2% | 1 |
| 1950s | 77.5% | 77.5% | 77.5% | 1 |
| 1970s | 61.8% | 61.8% | 61.8% | 1 |
| 1980s | 55.6% | 55.6% | 55.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 44.4% | 44.4% | 44.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 33.2% | 32.7% | 33.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 27.6% | 26.1% | 28.8% | 4 |
| 2020s | 19.2% | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2 |
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More population data for Egypt, Arab Rep.
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 202.82 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 11.08 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.73 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.73 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 238,014 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.73 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.75 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.68 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, Arab Rep. was 20.5% in 2022, 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 Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- The highest recorded value was 92.7% in 1907.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.9% in 2021.
- How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks 41st out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt, Arab Rep. 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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About this data
Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.