Literate and illiterate world population in Myanmar
Myanmar: Literate and illiterate world population was 6.5% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Myanmar, 1901–2020
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, literate and illiterate world population in Myanmar stood at 6.5%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.8% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Myanmar peaked at 71.6% in 1901 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 2018.
That places Myanmar 65th out of 128 countries with data for 2020, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 71.6% | 71.6% | 71.6% | 1 |
| 1910s | 70.6% | 70.6% | 70.6% | 1 |
| 1920s | 64.3% | 64.3% | 64.3% | 1 |
| 1930s | 59.8% | 59.8% | 59.8% | 1 |
| 1950s | 42.5% | 42.5% | 42.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 21.4% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.1% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 10.0% | 4.2% | 15.2% | 4 |
| 2020s | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More population data for Myanmar
- Population growth rate 0.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Myanmar?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Myanmar was 6.5% in 2020, 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 71.6% in 1901.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 2018.
- How does Myanmar rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Myanmar ranks 65th out of 128 countries with data for 2020.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.