Literate and illiterate world population in Namibia
Namibia: Literate and illiterate world population was 12.36 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
12.36
World rank
48th
of 128 countries
All-time high
24.18
in 1991
All-time low
11.72
in 2018
Years of data
6
1991–2023
Literate and illiterate world population in Namibia, 1991–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Namibia is 12.36, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Namibia peaked at 24.18 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 11.72, in 2018.
That places Namibia 48th out of 128 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24.18 | — |
| 2001 | 15.06 | -37.7% |
| 2011 | 11.73 | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 11.87 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 11.72 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 12.36 | +5.5% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 12.36 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 57% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 12.36 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 42% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.18 | 24.18 | 24.18 | 1 |
| 2000s | 15.06 | 15.06 | 15.06 | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.77 | 11.72 | 11.87 | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.36 | 12.36 | 12.36 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More population data for Namibia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6736 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1475 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.091 (2100)
- Population density 7.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 357,079 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Namibia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Namibia was 12.36 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.18 in 1991.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.72 in 2018.
- How does Namibia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Namibia ranks 48th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia 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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