Literate and illiterate world population in Mongolia
Mongolia: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.36 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.36
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
112th
of 128 countries
All-time high
42.5
in 1950
All-time low
0.7856
in 2021
Years of data
10
1950–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in Mongolia, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, literate and illiterate world population in Mongolia stood at 1.36.
The figure is down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Mongolia peaked at 42.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.7856, in 2021.
That places Mongolia 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2024, 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 Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 42.5 | — |
| 2000 | 2.23 | -94.8% |
| 2010 | 1.74 | -22.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | +78.2% |
| 2019 | 1.54 | -50.3% |
| 2020 | 0.82 | -46.8% |
| 2021 | 0.7856 | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 1.27 | +61.7% |
| 2023 | 1.36 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 1.36 | +0.0% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 1.36 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 30% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 1.36 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.96, 34% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.13 | 1.54 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.12 | 0.7856 | 1.36 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 111 Montenegro 1.47 compare
- 113 Poland 1.26 compare
- 114 United Arab Emirates 1.19 compare
- 115 Hungary 1.14 compare
More population data for Mongolia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7782 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.016 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,519 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.097 (2100)
- Population density 3.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 297,893 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Mongolia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Mongolia was 1.36 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7856 in 2021.
- How does Mongolia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Mongolia ranks 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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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