Egypt vs Pakistan: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Egypt
19.60 million
in 2017
Pakistan
59.25 million
in 2019
Egypt rank
4th
Pakistan rank
2nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Egypt
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 59.25 million against 19.60 million in Egypt, a difference of 39.65 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 3.0 times Egypt's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Egypt ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 2nd of 59 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Egypt | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.67 million | 49.31 million | 31.63 million | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 17.32 million | 55.01 million | 37.69 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Egypt or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 59.25 million against 19.60 million in Egypt as of 2019.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Egypt and Pakistan?
- 39.65 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and Pakistan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2017.
- How do Egypt and Pakistan rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 2nd 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