Literate and illiterate world population in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
1.5
World rank
105th
of 128 countries
All-time high
95
in 1475
All-time low
1.5
in 1950
Years of data
5
1475–1950
Literate and illiterate world population in United Kingdom, 1475–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom peaked at 95 in 1475 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 1950.
United Kingdom ranks 105th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 95 | — |
| 1550 | 84 | -11.6% |
| 1650 | 47 | -44.0% |
| 1750 | 46 | -2.1% |
| 1950 | 1.5 | -96.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom'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 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 1 |
| 1550s | 84 | 84 | 84 | 1 |
| 1650s | 47 | 47 | 47 | 1 |
| 1750s | 46 | 46 | 46 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in United Kingdom?
- Literate and illiterate world population in United Kingdom was 1.5 in 1950, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 95 in 1475.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 1950.
- How does United Kingdom rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- United Kingdom ranks 105th out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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