Literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Literate and illiterate world population was 2.07 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.07
World rank
99th
of 128 countries
All-time high
97
in 1950
All-time low
2.07
in 2024
Years of data
8
1950–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia stood at 2.07. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia peaked at 97 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.07, in 2024.
That places Saudi Arabia 99th out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 97 | — |
| 1992 | 29.18 | -69.9% |
| 2000 | 20.65 | -29.2% |
| 2004 | 17.14 | -17.0% |
| 2013 | 5.57 | -67.5% |
| 2017 | 4.67 | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 2.41 | -48.4% |
| 2024 | 2.07 | -14.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 2.07 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 95% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 2.07 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 31% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 97 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 1990s | 29.18 | 29.18 | 29.18 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.89 | 17.14 | 20.65 | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.12 | 4.67 | 5.57 | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.24 | 2.07 | 2.41 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More population data for Saudi Arabia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5774 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 48,374 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.5868 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.629 (2100)
- Population density 33.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Saudi Arabia was 2.07 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 97 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 in 2024.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 99th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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