Kuwait vs Spain: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Kuwait
126,488
in 2020
Spain
121,292
in 2021
Kuwait rank
44th
Spain rank
45th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Kuwait
- Spain
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 126,488 against 121,292 in Spain, a difference of 5,196.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Kuwait ranks 44th and Spain ranks 45th of 59 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 118,638 | 847,977 | 729,339 | Spain |
| 2010s | 123,821 | 767,630 | 643,809 | Spain |
| 2020s | 126,488 | 568,732 | 442,244 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Kuwait or Spain?
- Kuwait, at 126,488 against 121,292 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Kuwait and Spain?
- 5,196, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Spain?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2020.
- How do Kuwait and Spain rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 44th and Spain ranks 45th 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