MDG: Southern Asia vs Viet Nam: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
MDG: Southern Asia
347.01 million
in 2024
Viet Nam
2.92 million
in 2022
MDG: Southern Asia rank
22nd
Viet Nam rank
19th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- MDG: Southern Asia
- Viet Nam
How they compare
MDG: Southern Asia currently reports 347.01 million against 2.92 million in Viet Nam, a difference of 344.09 million.
That makes MDG: Southern Asia's figure about 118.7 times Viet Nam's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, MDG: Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 22nd and Viet Nam ranks 19th of 203 groups.
MDG: Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Southern Asia | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 376.50 million | 4.94 million | 371.56 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 382.79 million | 4.67 million | 378.12 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 369.40 million | 3.11 million | 366.29 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 355.29 million | 2.92 million | 352.37 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, MDG: Southern Asia or Viet Nam?
- MDG: Southern Asia, at 347.01 million against 2.92 million in Viet Nam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between MDG: Southern Asia and Viet Nam?
- 344.09 million, with MDG: Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Southern Asia and Viet Nam?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do MDG: Southern Asia and Viet Nam rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- MDG: Southern Asia ranks 22nd and Viet Nam ranks 19th of 203 groups.
- 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