Burkina Faso vs Iran: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Burkina Faso
8.02 million
in 2019
Iran
9.11 million
in 2016
Burkina Faso rank
9th
Iran rank
6th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Burkina Faso
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 9.11 million against 8.02 million in Burkina Faso, a difference of 1.09 million.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 9th and Iran ranks 6th of 59 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.53 million | 10.64 million | 6.11 million | Iran |
| 2000s | 5.83 million | 9.31 million | 3.48 million | Iran |
| 2010s | 6.34 million | 9.42 million | 3.08 million | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Burkina Faso or Iran?
- Iran, at 9.11 million against 8.02 million in Burkina Faso as of 2016.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Burkina Faso and Iran?
- 1.09 million, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Iran?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2014.
- How do Burkina Faso and Iran rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 9th and Iran ranks 6th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release