Literate and illiterate world population in Laos
Laos: Literate and illiterate world population was 24.36 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
24.36
World rank
34th
of 128 countries
All-time high
82.5
in 1950
All-time low
15.34
in 2015
Years of data
8
1950–2023
Literate and illiterate world population in Laos, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Laos recorded 24.36 for literate and illiterate world population in 2023.
That represents a change of up 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Laos peaked at 82.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 15.34, in 2015.
Laos ranks 34th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 82.5 | — |
| 1995 | 39.75 | -51.8% |
| 2000 | 30.42 | -23.5% |
| 2001 | 31.27 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 27.3 | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 15.34 | -43.8% |
| 2017 | 26.28 | +71.3% |
| 2023 | 24.36 | -7.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 24.36 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Laos's 24.36 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.96, 6.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 82.5 | 82.5 | 82.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 39.75 | 39.75 | 39.75 | 1 |
| 2000s | 29.66 | 27.3 | 31.27 | 3 |
| 2010s | 20.81 | 15.34 | 26.28 | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.36 | 24.36 | 24.36 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More population data for Laos
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3849 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,776 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.13 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9341 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.511 (2100)
- Population density 40.11 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 438,726 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Laos?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Laos was 24.36 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 82.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.34 in 2015.
- How does Laos rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Laos ranks 34th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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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