Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia
Armenia: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia, 1989–2023
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 0.2% for literate and illiterate world population in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Armenia peaked at 1.2% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.
Armenia ranks 127th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
- 124 Spain 0.3% compare
- 125 Tajikistan 0.3% compare
- 126 Azerbaijan 0.2% compare
- 128 Uzbekistan 0.0% compare
More population data for Armenia
- Population growth rate 2.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Armenia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Armenia was 0.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 1989.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
- How does Armenia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Armenia ranks 127th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by 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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About this data
Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.