Iran, Islamic Republic of vs MDG: Developing Regions: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Iran, Islamic Republic of
9.11 million
in 2016
MDG: Developing Regions
717.72 million
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
6th
MDG: Developing Regions rank
6th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- MDG: Developing Regions
How they compare
MDG: Developing Regions currently reports 717.72 million against 9.11 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 708.61 million.
That makes MDG: Developing Regions's figure about 78.8 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, MDG: Developing Regions has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 6th and MDG: Developing Regions ranks 6th of 59 countries.
MDG: Developing Regions has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | MDG: Developing Regions | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.64 million | 898.18 million | 887.54 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
| 2000s | 9.76 million | 776.63 million | 766.87 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
| 2010s | 9.50 million | 742.01 million | 732.51 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Iran, Islamic Republic of or MDG: Developing Regions?
- MDG: Developing Regions, at 717.72 million against 9.11 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Iran, Islamic Republic of and MDG: Developing Regions?
- 708.61 million, with MDG: Developing Regions ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and MDG: Developing Regions?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2016.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and MDG: Developing Regions rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 6th and MDG: Developing Regions 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