Literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Literate and illiterate world population was 12.56 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
12.56
World rank
47th
of 128 countries
All-time high
82.5
in 1950
All-time low
9.86
in 2012
Years of data
6
1950–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 12.56.
The figure is up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 82.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 9.86, in 2012.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 47th out of 128 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 82.5 | — |
| 1981 | 42.68 | -48.3% |
| 1991 | 26.76 | -37.3% |
| 2001 | 15.09 | -43.6% |
| 2012 | 9.86 | -34.7% |
| 2019 | 12.56 | +27.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 82.5 | 82.5 | 82.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 42.68 | 42.68 | 42.68 | 1 |
| 1990s | 26.76 | 26.76 | 26.76 | 1 |
| 2000s | 15.09 | 15.09 | 15.09 | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.21 | 9.86 | 12.56 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -8.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.248 (2100)
- Population density 556.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,182 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.248 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Sao Tome and Principe was 12.56 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 82.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.86 in 2012.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 47th out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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