Literate and illiterate world population in Zambia
Zambia: Literate and illiterate world population was 28.23 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
28.23
Change on year
up 41.0%
World rank
27th
of 128 countries
All-time high
77.5
in 1950
All-time low
16.86
in 2010
Years of data
10
1950–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in Zambia, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 28.23 for literate and illiterate world population in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.0% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Zambia peaked at 77.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 16.86, in 2010.
Zambia ranks 27th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 77.5 | — |
| 1990 | 35 | -54.8% |
| 1999 | 32 | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 30.85 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 16.86 | -45.3% |
| 2018 | 28.87 | +71.2% |
| 2020 | 18.25 | -36.8% |
| 2021 | 20.05 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 20.02 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 28.23 | +41.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 28.23 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 28.23 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 97% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 33.5 | 32 | 35 | 2 |
| 2000s | 30.85 | 30.85 | 30.85 | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.87 | 16.86 | 28.87 | 2 |
| 2020s | 21.64 | 18.25 | 28.23 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More population data for Zambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2495 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5112 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.516 (2100)
- Population density 86.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.60 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Zambia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Zambia was 28.23 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 77.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.86 in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Zambia ranks 27th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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