Literate and illiterate world population in Greece
Greece: Literate and illiterate world population was 6.09 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
6.09
World rank
67th
of 128 countries
All-time high
60.5
in 1907
All-time low
4.01
in 2001
Years of data
8
1907–2009
Literate and illiterate world population in Greece, 1907–2009
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Greece recorded 6.09 for literate and illiterate world population in 2009.
That represents a change of up 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Greece peaked at 60.5 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 4.01, in 2001.
Greece ranks 67th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 60.5 | — |
| 1920 | 52 | -14.0% |
| 1928 | 41.9 | -19.4% |
| 1950 | 27.5 | -34.4% |
| 1981 | 9.49 | -65.5% |
| 1991 | 7.39 | -22.1% |
| 2001 | 4.01 | -45.7% |
| 2009 | 6.09 | +51.9% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 6.09 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 2.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Greece's 6.09 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 4.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 60.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 1 |
| 1920s | 46.95 | 41.9 | 52 | 2 |
| 1950s | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 9.49 | 9.49 | 9.49 | 1 |
| 1990s | 7.39 | 7.39 | 7.39 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.05 | 4.01 | 6.09 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Greece
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6991 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6659 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population density 48.69 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 223,897 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Greece?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Greece was 6.09 in 2009, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 60.5 in 1907.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.01 in 2001.
- How does Greece rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Greece ranks 67th out of 128 countries with data for 2009.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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