Iran, Islamic Republic of vs WB: Ida & Ibrd Total: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Iran, Islamic Republic of
9.11 million
in 2016
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total
716.14 million
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
6th
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total rank
8th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- WB: Ida & Ibrd Total
How they compare
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total currently reports 716.14 million against 9.11 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 707.03 million.
That makes WB: Ida & Ibrd Total's figure about 78.6 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, WB: Ida & Ibrd Total has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 6th and WB: Ida & Ibrd Total ranks 8th of 59 countries.
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | WB: Ida & Ibrd Total | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.64 million | 892.77 million | 882.13 million | WB: Ida & Ibrd Total |
| 2000s | 9.76 million | 772.34 million | 762.58 million | WB: Ida & Ibrd Total |
| 2010s | 9.50 million | 739.57 million | 730.06 million | WB: Ida & Ibrd Total |
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 WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- WB: Ida & Ibrd Total, at 716.14 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 WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- 707.03 million, with WB: Ida & Ibrd Total ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2016.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and WB: Ida & Ibrd Total rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 6th and WB: Ida & Ibrd Total ranks 8th 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