South Africa vs WB: Early-demographic Dividend: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
South Africa
4.17 million
in 2024
WB: Early-demographic Dividend
453.29 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
16th
WB: Early-demographic Dividend rank
13th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: Early-demographic Dividend
How they compare
WB: Early-demographic Dividend currently reports 453.29 million against 4.17 million in South Africa, a difference of 449.12 million.
That makes WB: Early-demographic Dividend's figure about 108.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, WB: Early-demographic Dividend has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 16th and WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 13th of 59 countries.
WB: Early-demographic Dividend has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Early-demographic Dividend | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.93 million | 544.93 million | 540.00 million | WB: Early-demographic Dividend |
| 2000s | 3.25 million | 505.79 million | 502.54 million | WB: Early-demographic Dividend |
| 2010s | 2.38 million | 480.48 million | 478.09 million | WB: Early-demographic Dividend |
| 2020s | 4.32 million | 459.29 million | 454.97 million | WB: Early-demographic Dividend |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, South Africa or WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- WB: Early-demographic Dividend, at 453.29 million against 4.17 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between South Africa and WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- 449.12 million, with WB: Early-demographic Dividend ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and WB: Early-demographic Dividend rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 16th and WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 13th 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.
Individual pages
About this data
February 2026 Data Release