Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname
Suriname: Literate and illiterate world population was 7.13 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2012)
7.13
Change on year
up 34.0%
World rank
62nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
27.5
in 1950
All-time low
5.32
in 2010
Years of data
5
1950–2012
Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname, 1950–2012
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2012, literate and illiterate world population in Suriname stood at 7.13.
That represents a change of up 34.0% on the previous year and down 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Suriname peaked at 27.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 5.32, in 2010.
Suriname ranks 62nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 27.5 | — |
| 2004 | 10.4 | -62.2% |
| 2008 | 5.38 | -48.3% |
| 2010 | 5.32 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 7.13 | +34.0% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 7.13 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 1.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 7.13 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.89 | 5.38 | 10.4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.22 | 5.32 | 7.13 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More population data for Suriname
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3455 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.67 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3455 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3304 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 725.52 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7378 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6331 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.353 (2100)
- Population density 4.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,218 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Suriname?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname was 7.13 in 2012, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 27.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.32 in 2010.
- How does Suriname rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Suriname ranks 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2012.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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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