Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia

Georgia: Literate and illiterate world population was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3%
Change on year
down 27.3%
World rank
123rd
of 128 countries
All-time high
0.6%
in 2017
All-time low
0.1%
in 2021
Years of data
10
2002–2024

Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia, 2002–2024

00.20.40.62002201320242002: 0.35 %2014: 0.41 %2017: 0.64 %2018: 0.35 %2019: 0.124 %2020: 0.107 %2021: 0.082 %2022: 0.43 %2023: 0.44 %2024: 0.32 %

Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Georgia is 0.3%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Georgia peaked at 0.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2021.

Georgia ranks 123rd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 1
2010s 0.4% 0.1% 0.6% 4
2020s 0.3% 0.1% 0.4% 5

Countries ranked near Georgia

  1. 120 Serbia 0.7% compare
  2. 121 Italy 0.7% compare
  3. 122 Tonga 0.5% compare
  4. 124 Spain 0.3% compare
  5. 125 Tajikistan 0.3% compare
  6. 126 Azerbaijan 0.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is literate and illiterate world population in Georgia?
Literate and illiterate world population in Georgia was 0.3% in 2024, 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 Georgia?
The highest recorded value was 0.6% in 2017.
What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Georgia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2021.
How does Georgia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
Georgia ranks 123rd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Georgia?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Georgia 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

Indicator
Literate and illiterate world population
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,272 data points, 1475–2024
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