Netherlands vs Sweden: Cross country literacy rates
Netherlands
98.5
in 1950
Sweden
98.5
in 1950
Netherlands rank
19th
Sweden rank
19th
Cross country literacy rates over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 98.5 against 98.5 in Sweden, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 1475 it was Netherlands ahead.
Netherlands ranks 19th and Sweden ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 17 | 1 | 16 | Netherlands |
| 1550s | 12 | 1 | 11 | Netherlands |
| 1650s | 53 | 23 | 30 | Netherlands |
| 1750s | 85 | 48 | 37 | Netherlands |
| 1950s | 98.5 | 98.5 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cross country literacy rates, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Netherlands, at 98.5 against 98.5 in Sweden as of 1950.
- What is the difference in cross country literacy rates between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 0, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1475 to 1950.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for cross country literacy rates?
- Netherlands ranks 19th and Sweden ranks 19th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Cross country literacy rates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.