Literate and illiterate world population in Hungary
Hungary: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.14 in 1980. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1980)
1.14
World rank
115th
of 128 countries
All-time high
39.9
in 1900
All-time low
1.14
in 1980
Years of data
7
1900–1980
Literate and illiterate world population in Hungary, 1900–1980
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 1.14 for literate and illiterate world population in 1980. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Hungary peaked at 39.9 in 1900 and was at its lowest, 1.14, in 1980.
Hungary ranks 115th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 39.9 | — |
| 1910 | 32.3 | -19.0% |
| 1920 | 13.4 | -58.5% |
| 1930 | 10 | -25.4% |
| 1941 | 6.4 | -36.0% |
| 1950 | 4.5 | -29.7% |
| 1980 | 1.14 | -74.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 1.14 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 52% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 1.14 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 76% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 1 |
| 1910s | 32.3 | 32.3 | 32.3 | 1 |
| 1920s | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 1 |
| 1930s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 1940s | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More population data for Hungary
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.215 (2100)
- Population density 81.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 324,096 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Hungary?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Hungary was 1.14 in 1980, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 39.9 in 1900.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.14 in 1980.
- How does Hungary rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Hungary ranks 115th out of 128 countries with data for 1980.
- Where does this Hungary 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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