Literate and illiterate world population in France
France: Literate and illiterate world population was 3.5% in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in France, 1475–1950
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
France recorded 3.5% for literate and illiterate world population in 1950.
The figure is down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in France peaked at 94.0% in 1475 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 1946.
That places France 85th out of 128 countries with data for 1950, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 94.0% | 94.0% | 94.0% | 1 |
| 1550s | 81.0% | 81.0% | 81.0% | 1 |
| 1650s | 71.0% | 71.0% | 71.0% | 1 |
| 1750s | 71.0% | 71.0% | 71.0% | 1 |
| 1900s | 15.3% | 14.1% | 16.5% | 2 |
| 1910s | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 1 |
| 1920s | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2 |
| 1930s | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2 |
| 1940s | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1 |
| 1950s | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More population data for France
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.61 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.61 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 721,771 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.61 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.64 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.63 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in France?
- Literate and illiterate world population in France was 3.5% in 1950, 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 94.0% in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 1946.
- How does France rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- France ranks 85th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.