Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda
Rwanda: Literate and illiterate world population was 21.24 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
21.24
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
39th
of 128 countries
All-time high
92.5
in 1950
All-time low
19.95
in 2020
Years of data
9
1950–2022
Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda, 1950–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 21.24 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, 19.95, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 92.5 | — |
| 1978 | 61.76 | -33.2% |
| 1991 | 42.15 | -31.8% |
| 2000 | 35.11 | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 31.67 | -9.8% |
| 2014 | 29.2 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 26.78 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 19.95 | -25.5% |
| 2022 | 21.24 | +6.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 21.24 is below the median for low income countries, which is 38.94, 55% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 21.24 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 73% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5 | 92.5 | 92.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 61.76 | 61.76 | 61.76 | 1 |
| 1990s | 42.15 | 42.15 | 42.15 | 1 |
| 2000s | 35.11 | 35.11 | 35.11 | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.22 | 26.78 | 31.67 | 3 |
| 2020s | 20.59 | 19.95 | 21.24 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.217 (2100)
- Population density 1,329 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.01 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Rwanda was 21.24 in 2022, according to 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 19.95 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 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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