Literate and illiterate world population in Iraq
Iraq: Literate and illiterate world population was 15.94 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
15.94
World rank
43rd
of 128 countries
All-time high
87.5
in 1950
All-time low
14.4
in 2017
Years of data
7
1950–2021
Literate and illiterate world population in Iraq, 1950–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Iraq is 15.94, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Iraq peaked at 87.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 14.4, in 2017.
That places Iraq 43rd out of 128 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 87.5 | — |
| 2000 | 25.95 | -70.3% |
| 2012 | 22.8 | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 17.8 | -21.9% |
| 2016 | 16.7 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 14.4 | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 15.94 | +10.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 15.94 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 3.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 15.94 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 2.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 87.5 | 87.5 | 87.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 25.95 | 25.95 | 25.95 | 1 |
| 2010s | 17.93 | 14.4 | 22.8 | 4 |
| 2020s | 15.94 | 15.94 | 15.94 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More population data for Iraq
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,515 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4379 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.169 (2100)
- Population density 231.84 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.99 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Iraq?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Iraq was 15.94 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 87.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.4 in 2017.
- How does Iraq rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Iraq ranks 43rd out of 128 countries with data for 2021.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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