El Salvador vs Saudi Arabia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female
El Salvador
299,776
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
308,603
in 2024
El Salvador rank
36th
Saudi Arabia rank
34th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female over time
- El Salvador
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 308,603 against 299,776 in El Salvador, a difference of 8,827.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
El Salvador ranks 36th and Saudi Arabia ranks 34th of 59 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 485,493 | 1.23 million | 742,997 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 338,131 | 588,766 | 250,635 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 291,133 | 315,176 | 24,042 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female, El Salvador or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 308,603 against 299,776 in El Salvador as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female between El Salvador and Saudi Arabia?
- 8,827, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and Saudi Arabia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
- How do El Salvador and Saudi Arabia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female?
- El Salvador ranks 36th and Saudi Arabia ranks 34th 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