Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala
Guatemala: Literate and illiterate world population was 17.89 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.89
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
42nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
72.5
in 1950
All-time low
16.97
in 2022
Years of data
11
1950–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 17.89 for literate and illiterate world population in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala peaked at 72.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 16.97, in 2022.
That places Guatemala 42nd out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 72.5 | — |
| 1994 | 35.79 | -50.6% |
| 2002 | 30.9 | -13.7% |
| 2012 | 21.74 | -29.6% |
| 2013 | 22.96 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 18.71 | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 19.8 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 19.19 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 16.97 | -11.6% |
| 2023 | 16.98 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 17.89 | +5.4% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 17.89 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 3.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 17.89 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 3.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 35.79 | 35.79 | 35.79 | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.48 | 18.71 | 22.96 | 5 |
| 2020s | 17.28 | 16.97 | 17.89 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More population data for Guatemala
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.3709 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3291 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 24,601 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.37 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.345 (2100)
- Population density 241.81 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.24 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala was 17.89 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 72.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.97 in 2022.
- How does Guatemala rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Guatemala ranks 42nd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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