Malaysia vs Sri Lanka: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Malaysia
1.11 million
in 2022
Sri Lanka
1.30 million
in 2024
Malaysia rank
30th
Sri Lanka rank
28th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Malaysia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 1.30 million against 1.11 million in Malaysia, a difference of 186,090.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 30th and Sri Lanka ranks 28th of 59 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.25 million | 1.33 million | 80,470 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 1.11 million | 1.31 million | 201,870 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Malaysia or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 1.30 million against 1.11 million in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Malaysia and Sri Lanka?
- 186,090, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Sri Lanka?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
- How do Malaysia and Sri Lanka rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Malaysia ranks 30th and Sri Lanka ranks 28th 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