Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt
Egypt: Literate and illiterate world population was 20.55 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
20.55
Change on year
up 14.7%
World rank
41st
of 128 countries
All-time high
92.7
in 1907
All-time low
17.92
in 2021
Years of data
16
1907–2022
Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, 1907–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Egypt is 20.55, 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 peaked at 92.7 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 17.92, in 2021.
Egypt 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.
Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 92.7 | — |
| 1917 | 91.2 | -1.6% |
| 1927 | 85.9 | -5.8% |
| 1937 | 85.2 | -0.8% |
| 1950 | 77.5 | -9.0% |
| 1976 | 61.8 | -20.3% |
| 1986 | 55.58 | -10.1% |
| 1996 | 44.41 | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 32.67 | -26.4% |
| 2006 | 33.63 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 27.95 | -16.9% |
| 2012 | 26.13 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 27.56 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 28.83 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 17.92 | -37.8% |
| 2022 | 20.55 | +14.7% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 20.55 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 94% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 20.55 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 3.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
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 | 55.58 | 55.58 | 55.58 | 1 |
| 1990s | 44.41 | 44.41 | 44.41 | 1 |
| 2000s | 33.15 | 32.67 | 33.63 | 2 |
| 2010s | 27.62 | 26.13 | 28.83 | 4 |
| 2020s | 19.23 | 17.92 | 20.55 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More population data for Egypt
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0535 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0962 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0535 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1102 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 160,340 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.43 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4636 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.048 (2100)
- Population density 202.82 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 11.08 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Egypt?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Egypt was 20.55 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 92.7 in 1907.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.92 in 2021.
- How does Egypt rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Egypt ranks 41st out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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