Saudi Arabia vs WB: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Saudi Arabia
539,462
in 2024
WB: South Asia
266.85 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
34th
WB: South Asia rank
33rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Saudi Arabia
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 266.85 million against 539,462 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 266.31 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 494.7 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 34th 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 | Saudi Arabia | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.06 million | 309.99 million | 307.93 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 295.52 million | 294.48 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 532,366 | 276.16 million | 275.63 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, Saudi Arabia or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 266.85 million against 539,462 in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia?
- 266.31 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 34th 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