Philippines vs UNICEF: Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Philippines
1.17 million
in 2020
UNICEF: Africa
270.64 million
in 2024
Philippines rank
29th
UNICEF: Africa rank
29th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Philippines
- UNICEF: Africa
How they compare
UNICEF: Africa currently reports 270.64 million against 1.17 million in Philippines, a difference of 269.47 million.
That makes UNICEF: Africa's figure about 230.9 times Philippines's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, UNICEF: Africa has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 29th and UNICEF: Africa ranks 29th of 59 countries.
UNICEF: Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | UNICEF: Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.37 million | 174.96 million | 172.58 million | UNICEF: Africa |
| 2000s | 3.34 million | 210.21 million | 206.86 million | UNICEF: Africa |
| 2010s | 2.05 million | 237.04 million | 234.98 million | UNICEF: Africa |
| 2020s | 1.17 million | 249.98 million | 248.80 million | UNICEF: Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Philippines or UNICEF: Africa?
- UNICEF: Africa, at 270.64 million against 1.17 million in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Philippines and UNICEF: Africa?
- 269.47 million, with UNICEF: Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and UNICEF: Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and UNICEF: Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 29th and UNICEF: Africa ranks 29th 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