Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Pakistan: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female
Iran, Islamic Republic of
6.00 million
in 2016
Pakistan
37.11 million
in 2019
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
5th
Pakistan rank
2nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 37.11 million against 6.00 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 31.11 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 6.2 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 5th and Pakistan ranks 2nd of 59 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.05 million | 31.75 million | 25.71 million | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 6.20 million | 35.36 million | 29.15 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 37.11 million against 6.00 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2019.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Pakistan?
- 31.11 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Pakistan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2014.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Pakistan rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 5th and Pakistan ranks 2nd 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