Literate and illiterate world population in Honduras
Honduras: Literate and illiterate world population was 11.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Honduras, 1926–2024
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 Honduras is 11.8%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Honduras peaked at 73.9% in 1926 and was at its lowest, 11.0%, in 2016.
Honduras ranks 51st of 128 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 73.9% | 73.9% | 73.9% | 1 |
| 1930s | 67.0% | 66.6% | 67.4% | 2 |
| 1940s | 64.5% | 63.7% | 65.3% | 2 |
| 1950s | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.2% | 16.4% | 20.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 13.3% | 11.0% | 15.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 12.1% | 11.8% | 12.9% | 3 |
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More population data for Honduras
- Population growth rate 1.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Honduras?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Honduras was 11.8% 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 73.9% in 1926.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.0% in 2016.
- How does Honduras rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Honduras ranks 51st out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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.