Literate and illiterate world population in Tonga
Tonga: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.52 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.52
World rank
122nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
8.95
in 2019
All-time low
0.41
in 1976
Years of data
8
1950–2023
Literate and illiterate world population in Tonga, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tonga recorded 0.52 for literate and illiterate world population in 2023.
The figure is down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Tonga peaked at 8.95 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.41, in 1976.
Tonga ranks 122nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Tonga, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7.5 | — |
| 1976 | 0.41 | -94.5% |
| 1996 | 1.09 | +165.9% |
| 2006 | 0.98 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 0.61 | -37.8% |
| 2016 | 2.85 | +367.2% |
| 2019 | 8.95 | +214.0% |
| 2023 | 0.52 | -94.2% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 0.52 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 11% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 0.52 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.96, 13% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.14 | 0.61 | 8.95 | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
More population data for Tonga
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.4068 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5565 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 131.22 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8047 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3365 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.013 (2100)
- Population density 163.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,812 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Tonga?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Tonga was 0.52 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 8.95 in 2019.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.41 in 1976.
- How does Tonga rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Tonga ranks 122nd out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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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