Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda
Rwanda: Literate and illiterate world population was 21.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda, 1950–2022
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 21.2% for literate and illiterate world population in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda peaked at 92.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 19.9%, in 2020.
That places Rwanda 39th out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 92.5% | — |
| 1978 | 61.8% | -33.2% |
| 1991 | 42.1% | -31.8% |
| 2000 | 35.1% | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 31.7% | -9.8% |
| 2014 | 29.2% | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 26.8% | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 19.9% | -25.5% |
| 2022 | 21.2% | +6.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 21.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 38.9%, 55% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 21.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.1%, 73% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 1 |
| 1970s | 61.8% | 61.8% | 61.8% | 1 |
| 1990s | 42.1% | 42.1% | 42.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 35.1% | 35.1% | 35.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.2% | 26.8% | 31.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 20.6% | 19.9% | 21.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More population data for Rwanda
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.01 million people (2100)
- Population density 1,329 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda was 21.2% in 2022, 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 92.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.9% in 2020.
- How does Rwanda rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Rwanda ranks 39th out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.