Literate and illiterate world population in Paraguay
Paraguay: Literate and illiterate world population was 5.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Paraguay, 1950–2024
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 5.1% for literate and illiterate world population in 2024.
The figure is up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Paraguay peaked at 32.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2015.
That places Paraguay 75th 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 | 32.5% | 32.5% | 32.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 21.5% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 1 |
| 1990s | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.1% | 5.4% | 6.7% | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 2 |
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More population data for Paraguay
- Population growth rate 1.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Paraguay?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Paraguay was 5.1% 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 32.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2015.
- How does Paraguay rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Paraguay ranks 75th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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
Share of adults who cannot read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.