Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname
Suriname: Literate and illiterate world population was 7.1% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname, 1950–2012
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2012, literate and illiterate world population in Suriname stood at 7.1%.
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, 5.3%, in 2010.
Suriname ranks 62nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27.5% | 27.5% | 27.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.9% | 5.4% | 10.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More population data for Suriname
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 4.54 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,218 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.23 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.23 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 24 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.23 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.25 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.18 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Suriname?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Suriname was 7.1% in 2012, 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 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 5.3% 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 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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About this data
Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.