Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania
Tanzania: Literate and illiterate world population was 21.79 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
21.79
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
38th
of 128 countries
All-time high
92.5
in 1950
All-time low
17.76
in 2020
Years of data
8
1950–2022
Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania, 1950–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania is 21.79, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 22.7% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania peaked at 92.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 17.76, in 2020.
That places Tanzania 38th out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 92.5 | — |
| 1988 | 40.89 | -55.8% |
| 2002 | 30.57 | -25.2% |
| 2012 | 21.9 | -28.4% |
| 2014 | 20.11 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 22.11 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 17.76 | -19.7% |
| 2022 | 21.79 | +22.7% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 21.79 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 100% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 21.79 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 75% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5 | 92.5 | 92.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 40.89 | 40.89 | 40.89 | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.57 | 30.57 | 30.57 | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.37 | 20.11 | 22.11 | 3 |
| 2020s | 19.78 | 17.76 | 21.79 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More population data for Tanzania
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6843 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 129,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.69 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.089 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.868 (2100)
- Population density 296.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 20.58 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania was 21.79 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 92.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.76 in 2020.
- How does Tanzania rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Tanzania ranks 38th out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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