Arab World vs Madagascar: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Arab World
77.52 million number
in 2019
Madagascar
3.93 million number
in 2018
Arab World rank
22nd
Madagascar rank
24th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Arab World
- Madagascar
How they compare
Arab World currently reports 77.52 million number against 3.93 million number in Madagascar, a difference of 73.59 million number.
That makes Arab World's figure about 19.7 times Madagascar's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Arab World has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 22nd and Madagascar ranks 24th of 39 groups.
Arab World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.97 million number | 3.59 million number | 62.38 million number | Arab World |
| 2010s | 69.98 million number | 3.78 million number | 66.20 million number | Arab World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Arab World or Madagascar?
- Arab World, at 77.52 million number against 3.93 million number in Madagascar as of 2019.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Arab World and Madagascar?
- 73.59 million number, with Arab World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Madagascar?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
- How do Arab World and Madagascar rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Arab World ranks 22nd and Madagascar ranks 24th of 39 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
Total number of adults over age 15 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.