Literate and illiterate world population in Maldives
Maldives: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.79 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
1.79
Change on year
down 67.4%
World rank
102nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
27.5
in 1950
All-time low
1.39
in 2014
Years of data
11
1950–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Maldives, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Maldives is 1.79, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 67.4% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Maldives peaked at 27.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.39, in 2014.
That places Maldives 102nd out of 128 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Maldives, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 27.5 | — |
| 1977 | 17.7 | -35.6% |
| 1985 | 7.77 | -56.1% |
| 1990 | 3.98 | -48.8% |
| 1995 | 3.67 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 3.67 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.6 | -56.4% |
| 2014 | 1.39 | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 2.27 | +63.3% |
| 2017 | 5.49 | +141.9% |
| 2019 | 1.79 | -67.4% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 1.79 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 39% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 1.79 is below the median for South Asia, which is 21.42, 8% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 17.7 | 17.7 | 17.7 | 1 |
| 1980s | 7.77 | 7.77 | 7.77 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.83 | 3.67 | 3.98 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.63 | 1.6 | 3.67 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.73 | 1.39 | 5.49 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 99 Saudi Arabia 2.07 compare
- 100 Palestine 2.06 compare
- 101 Samoa 2.01 compare
- 103 Bulgaria 1.65 compare
- 104 Philippines 1.53 compare
- 105 Finland 1.5
- 105 Germany 1.5
- 105 Ireland 1.5
- 105 Netherlands 1.5
- 105 Sweden 1.5
- 105 United Kingdom 1.5
More population data for Maldives
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3006 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3006 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.378 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 569.91 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.305 (2100)
- Population density 1,583 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 21,159 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Maldives?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Maldives was 1.79 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 27.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.39 in 2014.
- How does Maldives rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Maldives ranks 102nd out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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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