Literate and illiterate world population in Malta
Malta: Literate and illiterate world population was 6.69 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
6.69
World rank
63rd
of 128 countries
All-time high
42.5
in 1950
All-time low
6.69
in 2011
Years of data
5
1950–2011
Literate and illiterate world population in Malta, 1950–2011
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2011, literate and illiterate world population in Malta stood at 6.69. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Malta peaked at 42.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 6.69, in 2011.
That places Malta 63rd out of 128 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 42.5 | — |
| 1985 | 13.07 | -69.2% |
| 1995 | 12.13 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 7.64 | -37.0% |
| 2011 | 6.69 | -12.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 6.69 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 3.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Malta's 6.69 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 13.07 | 13.07 | 13.07 | 1 |
| 1990s | 12.13 | 12.13 | 12.13 | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.64 | 7.64 | 7.64 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.69 | 6.69 | 6.69 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More population data for Malta
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3593 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4258 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 522.74 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1107 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.805 (2100)
- Population density 1,125 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Malta?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Malta was 6.69 in 2011, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 42.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.69 in 2011.
- How does Malta rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Malta ranks 63rd out of 128 countries with data for 2011.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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