UIS: South and West Asia vs Vietnam: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
UIS: South and West Asia
347.01 million
in 2024
Vietnam
2.92 million
in 2022
UIS: South and West Asia rank
22nd
Vietnam rank
19th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- UIS: South and West Asia
- Vietnam
How they compare
UIS: South and West Asia currently reports 347.01 million against 2.92 million in Vietnam, a difference of 344.09 million.
That makes UIS: South and West Asia's figure about 118.7 times Vietnam's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, UIS: South and West Asia has been ahead every year.
UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd and Vietnam ranks 19th of 203 groups.
UIS: South and West Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | UIS: South and West Asia | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 376.50 million | 4.94 million | 371.56 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2000s | 382.79 million | 4.67 million | 378.12 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2010s | 369.40 million | 3.11 million | 366.29 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2020s | 355.29 million | 2.92 million | 352.37 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, UIS: South and West Asia or Vietnam?
- UIS: South and West Asia, at 347.01 million against 2.92 million in Vietnam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between UIS: South and West Asia and Vietnam?
- 344.09 million, with UIS: South and West Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for UIS: South and West Asia and Vietnam?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do UIS: South and West Asia and Vietnam rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd and Vietnam ranks 19th of 203 groups.
- 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