Dominican Republic vs WB: Sub-saharan Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Dominican Republic
476,215
in 2024
WB: Sub-saharan Africa
236.04 million
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
38th
WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank
35th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Dominican Republic
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
WB: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 236.04 million against 476,215 in Dominican Republic, a difference of 235.56 million.
That makes WB: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 495.7 times Dominican Republic's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, WB: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 38th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th of 59 countries.
WB: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | WB: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 732,942 | 178.01 million | 177.28 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 607,555 | 201.61 million | 201.01 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 476,215 | 236.04 million | 235.56 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Dominican Republic or WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa, at 236.04 million against 476,215 in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Dominican Republic and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 235.56 million, with WB: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 38th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th 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