Literate and illiterate world population in Sweden
Sweden: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
1.5
World rank
105th
of 128 countries
All-time high
99
in 1475
All-time low
1.5
in 1950
Years of data
5
1475–1950
Literate and illiterate world population in Sweden, 1475–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 1.5 for literate and illiterate world population in 1950. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Sweden peaked at 99 in 1475 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 1950.
That places Sweden 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 99 | — |
| 1550 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 1650 | 77 | -22.2% |
| 1750 | 52 | -32.5% |
| 1950 | 1.5 | -97.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 1.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 1.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 99 | 99 | 99 | 1 |
| 1550s | 99 | 99 | 99 | 1 |
| 1650s | 77 | 77 | 77 | 1 |
| 1750s | 52 | 52 | 52 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 102 Maldives 1.79
- 103 Bulgaria 1.65 compare
- 104 Philippines 1.53 compare
- 105 Finland 1.5 compare
- 105 Germany 1.5 compare
- 105 Ireland 1.5 compare
- 105 Netherlands 1.5 compare
- 105 United Kingdom 1.5 compare
More population data for Sweden
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7238 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1458 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,902 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4642 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1484 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.051 (2100)
- Population density 27.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 479,660 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Sweden?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Sweden was 1.5 in 1950, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 99 in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 1950.
- How does Sweden rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Sweden ranks 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this Sweden 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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