Literate and illiterate world population in Syria
Syria: Literate and illiterate world population was 5.6% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Syria, 1950–2021
Source: UNESCO (1957) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, literate and illiterate world population in Syria stood at 5.6%. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Syria peaked at 72.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2021.
That places Syria 71st out of 128 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 72.5% | 72.5% | 72.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 44.4% | 44.4% | 44.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.1% | 17.1% | 19.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1 |
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More population data for Syria
- Population growth rate 4.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Syria?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Syria was 5.6% in 2021, 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 72.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2021.
- How does Syria rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Syria ranks 71st out of 128 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Syria 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.