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2022
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Literacy Rate vs Population · 2022
In 2022, Literacy Rate and Total Population show no meaningful linear correlation (r = -0.08) across 45 countries.
No consistent global pattern links literacy rate to population — the relationship varies widely across regions and income levels.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.