Literate and illiterate world population in Niger
Niger: Literate and illiterate world population was 64.4% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Literate and illiterate world population in Niger, 2001–2022
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 Niger is 64.4%, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Niger peaked at 85.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 64.4%, in 2022.
That places Niger 2nd out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.5% | 71.3% | 85.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 69.1% | 67.0% | 71.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 64.4% | 64.4% | 64.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More population data for Niger
- Population growth rate 3.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Niger?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Niger was 64.4% in 2022, 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 85.6% in 2001.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.4% in 2022.
- How does Niger rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Niger ranks 2nd out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Niger 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.