Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of vs WB: Sub-saharan Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
635,106
in 2016
WB: Sub-saharan Africa
236.04 million
in 2024
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank
33rd
WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank
35th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
WB: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 236.04 million against 635,106 in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, a difference of 235.40 million.
That makes WB: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 371.7 times Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, WB: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 33rd and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th of 59 countries.
WB: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | WB: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.23 million | 134.26 million | 133.04 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 982,341 | 184.21 million | 183.23 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 813,656 | 203.48 million | 202.66 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of or WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa, at 236.04 million against 635,106 in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 235.40 million, with WB: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2016.
- How do Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of and WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 33rd and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th 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