Cross country literacy rates in Belgium
Belgium: Cross country literacy rates was 96.5 in 1950. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1950)
96.5
World rank
42nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
96.5
in 1950
All-time low
10
in 1475
Years of data
9
1475–1950
Cross country literacy rates in Belgium, 1475–1950
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cross country literacy rates in Belgium is 96.5, measured in 1950. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
Over the whole period, cross country literacy rates in Belgium peaked at 96.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 10, in 1475.
Belgium ranks 42nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cross country literacy rates in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1475 | 10 | — |
| 1550 | 17 | +70.0% |
| 1650 | 25 | +47.1% |
| 1750 | 13 | -48.0% |
| 1900 | 80.4 | +518.5% |
| 1910 | 86.6 | +7.7% |
| 1920 | 92.2 | +6.5% |
| 1930 | 94.1 | +2.1% |
| 1950 | 96.5 | +2.6% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 96.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.82, 99% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 96.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.5, 98% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1470s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 1550s | 17 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 1650s | 25 | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| 1750s | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| 1900s | 80.4 | 80.4 | 80.4 | 1 |
| 1910s | 86.6 | 86.6 | 86.6 | 1 |
| 1920s | 92.2 | 92.2 | 92.2 | 1 |
| 1930s | 94.1 | 94.1 | 94.1 | 1 |
| 1950s | 96.5 | 96.5 | 96.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More education data for Belgium
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.32 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.34 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 137,795 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 17,384 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 221,494 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,503 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 814,388 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1356 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cross country literacy rates in Belgium?
- Cross country literacy rates in Belgium was 96.5 in 1950, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cross country literacy rates recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 96.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest cross country literacy rates recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 in 1475.
- How does Belgium rank for cross country literacy rates?
- Belgium ranks 42nd out of 128 countries with data for 1950.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cross country literacy rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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