Literate and illiterate world population in Germany
Germany: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
1.5
World rank
105th
of 128 countries
All-time high
91
in 1475
All-time low
1.5
in 1950
Years of data
5
1475–1950
Literate and illiterate world population in Germany, 1475–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Germany is 1.5, measured in 1950. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Germany peaked at 91 in 1475 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 1950.
That places Germany 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 91 | — |
| 1550 | 84 | -7.7% |
| 1650 | 69 | -17.9% |
| 1750 | 62 | -10.1% |
| 1950 | 1.5 | -97.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 91 | 91 | 91 | 1 |
| 1550s | 84 | 84 | 84 | 1 |
| 1650s | 69 | 69 | 69 | 1 |
| 1750s | 62 | 62 | 62 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 102 Maldives 1.79
- 103 Bulgaria 1.65 compare
- 104 Philippines 1.53 compare
- 105 Finland 1.5 compare
- 105 Ireland 1.5 compare
- 105 Netherlands 1.5 compare
- 105 Sweden 1.5 compare
- 105 United Kingdom 1.5 compare
More population data for Germany
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 78,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Germany?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Germany was 1.5 in 1950, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 91 in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 1950.
- How does Germany rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Germany ranks 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this Germany 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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