MDG: Southern Asia vs South Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female
MDG: Southern Asia
222.26 million
in 2024
South Africa
2.24 million
in 2024
MDG: Southern Asia rank
20th
South Africa rank
17th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female over time
- MDG: Southern Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
MDG: Southern Asia currently reports 222.26 million against 2.24 million in South Africa, a difference of 220.02 million.
That makes MDG: Southern Asia's figure about 99.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, MDG: Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 17th of 203 groups.
MDG: Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Southern Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 253.28 million | 2.00 million | 251.28 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 240.45 million | 1.45 million | 239.00 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 226.37 million | 2.36 million | 224.01 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female, MDG: Southern Asia or South Africa?
- MDG: Southern Asia, at 222.26 million against 2.24 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female between MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 220.02 million, with MDG: Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female?
- MDG: Southern Asia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 17th of 203 groups.
- 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