Singapore vs Spain: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Singapore
79,258
in 2021
Spain
121,292
in 2021
Singapore rank
48th
Spain rank
45th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Singapore
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 121,292 against 79,258 in Singapore, a difference of 42,034.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.5 times Singapore's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 48th and Spain ranks 45th of 59 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 103,219 | 769,651 | 666,432 | Spain |
| 2020s | 86,627 | 345,012 | 258,385 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Singapore or Spain?
- Spain, at 121,292 against 79,258 in Singapore as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Singapore and Spain?
- 42,034, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Spain?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Singapore and Spain rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 48th and Spain ranks 45th 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