Senegal vs WB: Ibrd Only: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Senegal
4.24 million
in 2017
WB: Ibrd Only
359.23 million
in 2024
Senegal rank
15th
WB: Ibrd Only rank
17th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Senegal
- WB: Ibrd Only
How they compare
WB: Ibrd Only currently reports 359.23 million against 4.24 million in Senegal, a difference of 354.99 million.
That makes WB: Ibrd Only's figure about 84.8 times Senegal's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, WB: Ibrd Only has been ahead every year.
Senegal ranks 15th and WB: Ibrd Only ranks 17th of 59 countries.
WB: Ibrd Only has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | WB: Ibrd Only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.62 million | 459.20 million | 455.59 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2010s | 4.02 million | 406.32 million | 402.30 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Senegal or WB: Ibrd Only?
- WB: Ibrd Only, at 359.23 million against 4.24 million in Senegal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Senegal and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 354.99 million, with WB: Ibrd Only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2017.
- How do Senegal and WB: Ibrd Only rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Senegal ranks 15th and WB: Ibrd Only ranks 17th 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