Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia
Gambia: Literate and illiterate world population was 48.36 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
48.36
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
12th
of 128 countries
All-time high
92.5
in 1950
All-time low
46.84
in 2018
Years of data
5
1950–2021
Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia, 1950–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, literate and illiterate world population in Gambia stood at 48.36.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Gambia peaked at 92.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 46.84, in 2018.
That places Gambia 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 92.5 | — |
| 2000 | 63.18 | -31.7% |
| 2015 | 49.22 | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 46.84 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 48.36 | +3.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 48.36 is above the median for low income countries, which is 38.94, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 48.36 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 1.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5 | 92.5 | 92.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 63.18 | 63.18 | 63.18 | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.03 | 46.84 | 49.22 | 2 |
| 2020s | 48.36 | 48.36 | 48.36 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More population data for Gambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1454 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,674 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.012 (2100)
- Population density 563.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 334,764 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Gambia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia was 48.36 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 92.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.84 in 2018.
- How does Gambia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Gambia ranks 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2021.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia 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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