Literate and illiterate world population in Italy
Italy: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.65 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
0.65
World rank
121st
of 128 countries
All-time high
85
in 1475
All-time low
0.65
in 2019
Years of data
13
1475–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Italy, 1475–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Italy recorded 0.65 for literate and illiterate world population in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Italy peaked at 85 in 1475 and was at its lowest, 0.65, in 2019.
Italy ranks 121st of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 85 | — |
| 1550 | 82 | -3.5% |
| 1650 | 77 | -6.1% |
| 1750 | 77 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 48.2 | -37.4% |
| 1911 | 37.2 | -22.8% |
| 1921 | 26.8 | -28.0% |
| 1931 | 21.6 | -19.4% |
| 1950 | 12.5 | -42.1% |
| 1981 | 3.54 | -71.7% |
| 2001 | 1.58 | -55.4% |
| 2011 | 1.15 | -27.2% |
| 2019 | 0.65 | -43.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 0.65 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 30% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Italy's 0.65 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 43% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 85 | 85 | 85 | 1 |
| 1550s | 82 | 82 | 82 | 1 |
| 1650s | 77 | 77 | 77 | 1 |
| 1750s | 77 | 77 | 77 | 1 |
| 1900s | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 1 |
| 1910s | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 1 |
| 1920s | 26.8 | 26.8 | 26.8 | 1 |
| 1930s | 21.6 | 21.6 | 21.6 | 1 |
| 1950s | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.54 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 0.65 | 1.15 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Italy?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Italy was 0.65 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 85 in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.65 in 2019.
- How does Italy rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Italy ranks 121st out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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