World population level education in United States
United States: World population level education was 217.71 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
217.71 million
World rank
3rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
217.71 million
in 2100
All-time low
5.81 million
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in United States, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2100, world population level education in United States stood at 217.71 million. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in United States peaked at 217.71 million in 2100 and was at its lowest, 5.81 million, in 1950.
That places United States 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.81 million | — |
| 1955 | 7.57 million | +30.2% |
| 1960 | 9.91 million | +30.9% |
| 1965 | 12.98 million | +31.0% |
| 1970 | 17.28 million | +33.2% |
| 1975 | 23.31 million | +34.9% |
| 1980 | 30.34 million | +30.2% |
| 1985 | 37.76 million | +24.4% |
| 1990 | 44.96 million | +19.1% |
| 1995 | 52.90 million | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 60.77 million | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 68.64 million | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 77.00 million | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 85.69 million | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 94.05 million | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 102.78 million | +9.3% |
| 2030 | 111.92 million | +8.9% |
| 2035 | 120.86 million | +8.0% |
| 2040 | 129.25 million | +6.9% |
| 2045 | 136.85 million | +5.9% |
| 2050 | 144.17 million | +5.4% |
| 2055 | 151.84 million | +5.3% |
| 2060 | 160.13 million | +5.5% |
| 2065 | 168.67 million | +5.3% |
| 2070 | 177.32 million | +5.1% |
| 2075 | 185.64 million | +4.7% |
| 2080 | 193.21 million | +4.1% |
| 2085 | 200.05 million | +3.5% |
| 2090 | 206.36 million | +3.2% |
| 2095 | 212.27 million | +2.9% |
| 2100 | 217.71 million | +2.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 217.71 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 million, 73.5× the median. (66 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.69 million | 5.81 million | 7.57 million | 2 |
| 1960s | 11.44 million | 9.91 million | 12.98 million | 2 |
| 1970s | 20.29 million | 17.28 million | 23.31 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 34.05 million | 30.34 million | 37.76 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 48.93 million | 44.96 million | 52.90 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 64.70 million | 60.77 million | 68.64 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 81.35 million | 77.00 million | 85.69 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 98.42 million | 94.05 million | 102.78 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 116.39 million | 111.92 million | 120.86 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 133.05 million | 129.25 million | 136.85 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 148.01 million | 144.17 million | 151.84 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 164.40 million | 160.13 million | 168.67 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 181.48 million | 177.32 million | 185.64 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 196.63 million | 193.21 million | 200.05 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 209.31 million | 206.36 million | 212.27 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 217.71 million | 217.71 million | 217.71 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near United States
More education data for United States
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.21 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.02 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.74 million (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 419,732 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.34 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.14 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.35 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 23.83 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in United States?
- World population level education in United States was 217.71 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 217.71 million in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.81 million in 1950.
- How does United States rank for world population level education?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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