Tunisia vs UIS: South and West Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Tunisia
1.72 million
in 2019
UIS: South and West Asia
347.01 million
in 2024
Tunisia rank
23rd
UIS: South and West Asia rank
22nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Tunisia
- UIS: South and West Asia
How they compare
UIS: South and West Asia currently reports 347.01 million against 1.72 million in Tunisia, a difference of 345.29 million.
That makes UIS: South and West Asia's figure about 201.8 times Tunisia's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, UIS: South and West Asia has been ahead every year.
Tunisia ranks 23rd and UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd of 59 countries.
UIS: South and West Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Tunisia | UIS: South and West Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.81 million | 390.29 million | 388.48 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2010s | 1.70 million | 378.36 million | 376.66 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Tunisia or UIS: South and West Asia?
- UIS: South and West Asia, at 347.01 million against 1.72 million in Tunisia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Tunisia and UIS: South and West Asia?
- 345.29 million, with UIS: South and West Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Tunisia and UIS: South and West Asia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2019.
- How do Tunisia and UIS: South and West Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 23rd and UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd 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