Cambodia vs WB: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female
Cambodia
890,626
in 2019
WB: South Asia
171.17 million
in 2024
Cambodia rank
26th
WB: South Asia rank
29th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female over time
- Cambodia
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 171.17 million against 890,626 in Cambodia, a difference of 170.28 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 192.2 times Cambodia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 26th and WB: South Asia ranks 29th of 59 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.50 million | 205.50 million | 204.00 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.30 million | 190.67 million | 189.37 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female, Cambodia or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 171.17 million against 890,626 in Cambodia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female between Cambodia and WB: South Asia?
- 170.28 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and WB: South Asia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2019.
- How do Cambodia and WB: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female?
- Cambodia ranks 26th and WB: South Asia ranks 29th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female (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