Malaysia vs WB: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Malaysia
1.11 million
in 2022
WB: South Asia
266.85 million
in 2024
Malaysia rank
30th
WB: South Asia rank
33rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Malaysia
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 266.85 million against 1.11 million in Malaysia, a difference of 265.74 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 239.9 times Malaysia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 30th and WB: South Asia ranks 33rd of 59 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.68 million | 307.43 million | 305.75 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.25 million | 289.02 million | 287.77 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 1.11 million | 274.78 million | 273.67 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Malaysia or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 266.85 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 WB: South Asia?
- 265.74 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and WB: South Asia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Malaysia and WB: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Malaysia ranks 30th and WB: South Asia ranks 33rd 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