Chile vs WB: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Chile
529,430
in 2017
WB: South Asia
266.85 million
in 2024
Chile rank
35th
WB: South Asia rank
33rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Chile
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 266.85 million against 529,430 in Chile, a difference of 266.32 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 504.0 times Chile's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Chile ranks 35th and WB: South Asia ranks 33rd of 59 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 494,100 | 312.52 million | 312.03 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 484,293 | 298.26 million | 297.78 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Chile or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 266.85 million against 529,430 in Chile as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Chile and WB: South Asia?
- 266.32 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and WB: South Asia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2017.
- How do Chile and WB: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Chile ranks 35th and WB: South Asia ranks 33rd 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