Literate and illiterate world population in Uganda
Uganda: Literate and illiterate world population was 22.96 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
22.96
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
36th
of 128 countries
All-time high
72.5
in 1950
All-time low
19.49
in 2023
Years of data
11
1950–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in Uganda, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, literate and illiterate world population in Uganda stood at 22.96.
That represents a change of up 17.8% on the previous year and down 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Uganda peaked at 72.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 19.49, in 2023.
That places Uganda 36th out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Literate and illiterate world population in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 72.5 | — |
| 1991 | 43.89 | -39.5% |
| 2002 | 31.86 | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 28.63 | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 26.79 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 29.8 | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 31.49 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 30.9 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 20.95 | -32.2% |
| 2023 | 19.49 | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 22.96 | +17.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 22.96 is below the median for low income countries, which is 38.94, 59% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 22.96 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 79% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 43.89 | 43.89 | 43.89 | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.24 | 28.63 | 31.86 | 2 |
| 2010s | 29.74 | 26.79 | 31.49 | 4 |
| 2020s | 21.13 | 19.49 | 22.96 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More population data for Uganda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.53 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.017 (2100)
- Population density 602.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.91 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Uganda?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Uganda was 22.96 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 72.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.49 in 2023.
- How does Uganda rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Uganda ranks 36th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda 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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