Literate and illiterate world population in Nepal
Nepal: Literate and illiterate world population was 31.29 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
31.29
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
22nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
97
in 1950
All-time low
31.29
in 2019
Years of data
9
1950–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Nepal, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, literate and illiterate world population in Nepal stood at 31.29. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Nepal peaked at 97 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 31.29, in 2019.
Nepal ranks 22nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 97 | — |
| 1981 | 79.43 | -18.1% |
| 1991 | 67.02 | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 51.39 | -23.3% |
| 2008 | 44.44 | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 40.37 | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 34.5 | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 33.13 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 31.29 | -5.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 31.29 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 31.29 is above the median for South Asia, which is 21.42, 1.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 97 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 1980s | 79.43 | 79.43 | 79.43 | 1 |
| 1990s | 67.02 | 67.02 | 67.02 | 1 |
| 2000s | 47.91 | 44.44 | 51.39 | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.82 | 31.29 | 40.37 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More population data for Nepal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0333 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6271 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,401 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8575 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.601 (2100)
- Population density 222.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.41 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Nepal?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Nepal was 31.29 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 97 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.29 in 2019.
- How does Nepal rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Nepal ranks 22nd out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nepal 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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