Literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius
Mauritius: Literate and illiterate world population was 5.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius, 1950–2023
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius stood at 5.7%. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius peaked at 47.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2023.
That places Mauritius 70th out of 128 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 47.5% | — |
| 1990 | 20.1% | -57.6% |
| 2000 | 15.7% | -22.0% |
| 2011 | 10.8% | -31.5% |
| 2012 | 8.2% | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 8.5% | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 7.5% | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 7.3% | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 7.0% | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 5.7% | -18.6% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 5.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.6%, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 5.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.1%, 20% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 47.5% | 47.5% | 47.5% | 1 |
| 1990s | 20.1% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.2% | 6.8% | 10.8% | 6 |
| 2020s | 6.4% | 5.7% | 7.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More population data for Mauritius
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7958 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 18,891 people (2100)
- Population density 291.3 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.011 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Mauritius was 5.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 47.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2023.
- How does Mauritius rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Mauritius ranks 70th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by 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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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.