Guatemala vs UIS: South and West Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Guatemala
2.07 million
in 2018
UIS: South and West Asia
347.01 million
in 2024
Guatemala rank
20th
UIS: South and West Asia rank
22nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Guatemala
- UIS: South and West Asia
How they compare
UIS: South and West Asia currently reports 347.01 million against 2.07 million in Guatemala, a difference of 344.94 million.
That makes UIS: South and West Asia's figure about 168.0 times Guatemala's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, UIS: South and West Asia has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 20th and UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd of 59 countries.
UIS: South and West Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | UIS: South and West Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.10 million | 379.34 million | 377.23 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2010s | 2.00 million | 378.07 million | 376.07 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Guatemala or UIS: South and West Asia?
- UIS: South and West Asia, at 347.01 million against 2.07 million in Guatemala as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Guatemala and UIS: South and West Asia?
- 344.94 million, with UIS: South and West Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and UIS: South and West Asia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2018.
- How do Guatemala and UIS: South and West Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 20th and UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd 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