Thailand vs WB: Ibrd Only: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Thailand
3.48 million
in 2018
WB: Ibrd Only
359.23 million
in 2024
Thailand rank
17th
WB: Ibrd Only rank
17th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Thailand
- WB: Ibrd Only
How they compare
WB: Ibrd Only currently reports 359.23 million against 3.48 million in Thailand, a difference of 355.75 million.
That makes WB: Ibrd Only's figure about 103.2 times Thailand's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, WB: Ibrd Only has been ahead every year.
Thailand ranks 17th 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 | Thailand | WB: Ibrd Only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.22 million | 470.31 million | 467.10 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2010s | 3.17 million | 403.36 million | 400.19 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, Thailand or WB: Ibrd Only?
- WB: Ibrd Only, at 359.23 million against 3.48 million in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Thailand and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 355.75 million, with WB: Ibrd Only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
- How do Thailand and WB: Ibrd Only rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 17th 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