Saudi Arabia vs WB: Sub-saharan Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Saudi Arabia
539,462
in 2024
WB: Sub-saharan Africa
236.04 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
34th
WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank
35th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Saudi Arabia
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
WB: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 236.04 million against 539,462 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 235.50 million.
That makes WB: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 437.5 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, WB: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 34th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th of 59 countries.
WB: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | WB: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.97 million | 139.53 million | 137.57 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 2.06 million | 165.42 million | 163.36 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 205.56 million | 204.52 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 532,366 | 225.19 million | 224.66 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
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: Sub-saharan Africa?
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa, at 236.04 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: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 235.50 million, with WB: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 34th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th 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