Literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay
Uruguay: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.09
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
116th
of 128 countries
All-time high
17.5
in 1950
All-time low
1.04
in 2020
Years of data
22
1950–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay stood at 1.09.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay peaked at 17.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.04, in 2020.
Uruguay ranks 116th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 17.5 | — |
| 1975 | 6.14 | -64.9% |
| 1985 | 4.62 | -24.8% |
| 1996 | 3.22 | -30.3% |
| 2006 | 2.21 | -31.4% |
| 2007 | 2.14 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1.84 | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 1.74 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 1.93 | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 1.66 | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 1.6 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.64 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1.56 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 1.48 | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 1.44 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 1.38 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 1.3 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 1.23 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 1.04 | -15.4% |
| 2022 | 1.15 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 1.17 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 1.09 | -7.2% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 50% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1.09 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.62, 19% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 1 |
| 1970s | 6.14 | 6.14 | 6.14 | 1 |
| 1980s | 4.62 | 4.62 | 4.62 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.98 | 1.74 | 2.21 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.11 | 1.04 | 1.17 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More population data for Uruguay
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,337 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0062 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.02 (2100)
- Population density 12.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 78,530 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Uruguay was 1.09 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Uruguay ranks 116th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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