Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia
Georgia: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.32 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia, 2002–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Georgia is 0.32, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Georgia peaked at 0.64 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0819, in 2021.
Georgia ranks 123rd of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.35 | — |
| 2014 | 0.41 | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 0.64 | +56.1% |
| 2018 | 0.35 | -45.3% |
| 2019 | 0.1243 | -64.5% |
| 2020 | 0.1069 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0819 | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 0.43 | +424.9% |
| 2023 | 0.44 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 0.32 | -27.3% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 0.32 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 7% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 0.32 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 21% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.3811 | 0.1243 | 0.64 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.2758 | 0.0819 | 0.44 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More population data for Georgia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2343 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,385 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3182 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.685 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.584 (2100)
- Population density 42.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 126,871 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Georgia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia was 0.32 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.64 in 2017.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0819 in 2021.
- How does Georgia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Georgia ranks 123rd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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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