Viet Nam vs WB: Ibrd Only: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Viet Nam
2.92 million
in 2022
WB: Ibrd Only
359.23 million
in 2024
Viet Nam rank
19th
WB: Ibrd Only rank
17th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Viet Nam
- WB: Ibrd Only
How they compare
WB: Ibrd Only currently reports 359.23 million against 2.92 million in Viet Nam, a difference of 356.30 million.
That makes WB: Ibrd Only's figure about 122.8 times Viet Nam's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, WB: Ibrd Only has been ahead every year.
Viet Nam ranks 19th and WB: Ibrd Only ranks 17th of 59 countries.
WB: Ibrd Only has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Viet Nam | WB: Ibrd Only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.94 million | 487.43 million | 482.49 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2000s | 4.67 million | 454.95 million | 450.28 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2010s | 3.11 million | 391.13 million | 388.02 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2020s | 2.92 million | 372.10 million | 369.18 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, Viet Nam or WB: Ibrd Only?
- WB: Ibrd Only, at 359.23 million against 2.92 million in Viet Nam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Viet Nam and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 356.30 million, with WB: Ibrd Only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Viet Nam and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do Viet Nam and WB: Ibrd Only rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Viet Nam ranks 19th 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