Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania
Tanzania: Literate and illiterate world population was 21.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania, 1950–2022
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania is 21.8%, 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, 17.8%, in 2020.
That places Tanzania 38th out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 40.9% | 40.9% | 40.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.6% | 30.6% | 30.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.4% | 20.1% | 22.1% | 3 |
| 2020s | 19.8% | 17.8% | 21.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More population data for Tanzania
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Population density 296.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 20.58 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.9% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 4.54 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 4.54 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 176,859 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 4.54 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 4.61 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 4.32 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Tanzania was 21.8% in 2022, 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 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 17.8% 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 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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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.