MDG: World vs Pakistan: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
MDG: World
739.14 million
in 2024
Pakistan
59.25 million
in 2019
MDG: World rank
3rd
Pakistan rank
2nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- MDG: World
- Pakistan
How they compare
MDG: World currently reports 739.14 million against 59.25 million in Pakistan, a difference of 679.89 million.
That makes MDG: World's figure about 12.5 times Pakistan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, MDG: World has been ahead every year.
MDG: World ranks 3rd and Pakistan ranks 2nd of 203 groups.
MDG: World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: World | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 809.13 million | 46.42 million | 762.71 million | MDG: World |
| 2000s | 808.34 million | 50.62 million | 757.71 million | MDG: World |
| 2010s | 765.10 million | 56.19 million | 708.91 million | MDG: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, MDG: World or Pakistan?
- MDG: World, at 739.14 million against 59.25 million in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between MDG: World and Pakistan?
- 679.89 million, with MDG: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: World and Pakistan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2019.
- How do MDG: World and Pakistan rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- MDG: World ranks 3rd and Pakistan ranks 2nd 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