Literate and illiterate world population in Lebanon
Lebanon: Literate and illiterate world population was 7.99 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
7.99
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
59th
of 128 countries
All-time high
52.5
in 1950
All-time low
7.33
in 2018
Years of data
5
1950–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Lebanon, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 7.99 for literate and illiterate world population in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Lebanon peaked at 52.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 7.33, in 2018.
That places Lebanon 59th out of 128 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 52.5 | — |
| 2007 | 10.39 | -80.2% |
| 2009 | 8.82 | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 7.33 | -16.9% |
| 2019 | 7.99 | +9.0% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 7.99 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 37% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 7.99 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.61 | 8.82 | 10.39 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.66 | 7.33 | 7.99 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More population data for Lebanon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,938 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -1.03 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.331 (2100)
- Population density 703.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 333,428 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Lebanon?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Lebanon was 7.99 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 52.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.33 in 2018.
- How does Lebanon rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Lebanon ranks 59th out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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