Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia
Gambia: Literate and illiterate world population was 48.4% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia, 1950–2021
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, literate and illiterate world population in Gambia stood at 48.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Gambia peaked at 92.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 46.8%, in 2018.
That places Gambia 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 63.2% | 63.2% | 63.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.0% | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 48.4% | 48.4% | 48.4% | 1 |
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More population data for Gambia
- Population growth rate 2.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Gambia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Gambia was 48.4% in 2021, 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 92.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.8% in 2018.
- How does Gambia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Gambia ranks 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2021.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia 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.