Literate and illiterate world population in Portugal
Portugal: Literate and illiterate world population was 5.5% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Portugal, 1900–2011
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 Portugal is 5.5%, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Portugal peaked at 73.4% in 1900 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 2011.
That places Portugal 73rd out of 128 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 73.4% | 73.4% | 73.4% | 1 |
| 1910s | 68.9% | 68.9% | 68.9% | 1 |
| 1920s | 65.2% | 65.2% | 65.2% | 1 |
| 1930s | 60.2% | 60.2% | 60.2% | 1 |
| 1940s | 50.4% | 50.4% | 50.4% | 1 |
| 1950s | 42.5% | 42.5% | 42.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 20.6% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1 |
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- Population growth rate -0.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Portugal?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Portugal was 5.5% in 2011, 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 73.4% in 1900.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 2011.
- How does Portugal rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Portugal ranks 73rd out of 128 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Portugal 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.