Literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Literate and illiterate world population was 12.67 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
12.67
Change on year
down 11.9%
World rank
46th
of 128 countries
All-time high
62.5
in 1950
All-time low
12.67
in 2014
Years of data
5
1950–2014
Literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua, 1950–2014
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua is 12.67, measured in 2014. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.9% on the previous year and down 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua peaked at 62.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 12.67, in 2014.
Nicaragua ranks 46th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 62.5 | — |
| 2001 | 23.32 | -62.7% |
| 2005 | 22 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 14.39 | -34.6% |
| 2014 | 12.67 | -11.9% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 12.67 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 58% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 12.67 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 2.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 62.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 22.66 | 22 | 23.32 | 2 |
| 2010s | 13.53 | 12.67 | 14.39 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More population data for Nicaragua
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3894 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,095 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.15 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.43 (2100)
- Population density 71.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 394,954 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Nicaragua was 12.67 in 2014, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 62.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.67 in 2014.
- How does Nicaragua rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Nicaragua ranks 46th out of 128 countries with data for 2014.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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