Literate and illiterate world population in Poland
Poland: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.3% in 1978. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Poland, 1475–1978
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Poland is 1.3%, measured in 1978. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Poland peaked at 100.0% in 1475 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 1978.
Poland ranks 113th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Poland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 100.0% | — |
| 1550 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1650 | 97.0% | -3.0% |
| 1750 | 95.0% | -2.1% |
| 1950 | 7.5% | -92.1% |
| 1978 | 1.3% | -83.2% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 1.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.2%, 58% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Poland's 1.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5%, 84% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1 |
| 1550s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1 |
| 1650s | 97.0% | 97.0% | 97.0% | 1 |
| 1750s | 95.0% | 95.0% | 95.0% | 1 |
| 1950s | 7.5% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 111 Montenegro 1.5%
- 112 Mongolia 1.4% compare
- 114 United Arab Emirates 1.2%
- 115 Hungary 1.1% compare
- 116 Uruguay 1.1% compare
More population data for Poland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 624,863 people (2100)
- Population density 63.15 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6386 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.4178 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Poland?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Poland was 1.3% in 1978, according to UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 1978.
- How does Poland rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Poland ranks 113th out of 128 countries with data for 1978.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by 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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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.