Literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands
Netherlands: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
1.5
World rank
105th
of 128 countries
All-time high
88
in 1550
All-time low
1.5
in 1950
Years of data
5
1475–1950
Literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands, 1475–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 1950, literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands stood at 1.5. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands peaked at 88 in 1550 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 1950.
That places Netherlands 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 83 | — |
| 1550 | 88 | +6.0% |
| 1650 | 47 | -46.6% |
| 1750 | 15 | -68.1% |
| 1950 | 1.5 | -90.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 1.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 1.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 83 | 83 | 83 | 1 |
| 1550s | 88 | 88 | 88 | 1 |
| 1650s | 47 | 47 | 47 | 1 |
| 1750s | 15 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More population data for Netherlands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2761 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.201 (2100)
- Population density 519.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 757,165 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.201 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.3126 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Netherlands was 1.5 in 1950, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 88 in 1550.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 1950.
- How does Netherlands rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Netherlands ranks 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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