Literate and illiterate world population in Poland
Poland: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.26 in 1978. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1978)
1.26
World rank
113th
of 128 countries
All-time high
100
in 1475
All-time low
1.26
in 1978
Years of data
6
1475–1978
Literate and illiterate world population in Poland, 1475–1978
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Poland is 1.26, 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 in 1475 and was at its lowest, 1.26, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 100 | — |
| 1550 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 1650 | 97 | -3.0% |
| 1750 | 95 | -2.1% |
| 1950 | 7.5 | -92.1% |
| 1978 | 1.26 | -83.2% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 1.26 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 58% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Poland's 1.26 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 | 100 | 100 | 1 |
| 1550s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 1 |
| 1650s | 97 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 1750s | 95 | 95 | 95 | 1 |
| 1950s | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 111 Montenegro 1.47
- 112 Mongolia 1.36 compare
- 114 United Arab Emirates 1.19
- 115 Hungary 1.14 compare
- 116 Uruguay 1.09 compare
More population data for Poland
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6386 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.04 (2100)
- Population density 63.15 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 624,863 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.04 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.1914 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Poland?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Poland was 1.26 in 1978, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.26 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 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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