Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala
Guatemala: Literate and illiterate world population was 17.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala, 1950–2024
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 17.9% for literate and illiterate world population in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala peaked at 72.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 17.0%, in 2022.
That places Guatemala 42nd out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 72.5% | 72.5% | 72.5% | 1 |
| 1990s | 35.8% | 35.8% | 35.8% | 1 |
| 2000s | 30.9% | 30.9% | 30.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.5% | 18.7% | 23.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 17.3% | 17.0% | 17.9% | 3 |
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More population data for Guatemala
- Population growth rate 1.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Guatemala was 17.9% 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 72.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.0% in 2022.
- How does Guatemala rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Guatemala ranks 42nd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.