Literate and illiterate world population in Germany
Germany: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.5% in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Germany, 1475–1950
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
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 91.0% 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 | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 91.0% | — |
| 1550 | 84.0% | -7.7% |
| 1650 | 69.0% | -17.9% |
| 1750 | 62.0% | -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 2.2%, 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 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 91.0% | 1 |
| 1550s | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 1 |
| 1650s | 69.0% | 69.0% | 69.0% | 1 |
| 1750s | 62.0% | 62.0% | 62.0% | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 102 Maldives 1.8%
- 103 Bulgaria 1.6% compare
- 104 Philippines 1.5% 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
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
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 UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 91.0% 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 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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About this data
Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.