Philippines vs WB: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female
Philippines
565,490
in 2020
WB: South Asia
171.17 million
in 2024
Philippines rank
30th
WB: South Asia rank
29th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female over time
- Philippines
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 171.17 million against 565,490 in Philippines, a difference of 170.61 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 302.7 times Philippines's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 30th and WB: South Asia ranks 29th of 59 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.57 million | 201.39 million | 199.82 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 944,097 | 190.35 million | 189.40 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 565,490 | 182.13 million | 181.57 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, Philippines or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 171.17 million against 565,490 in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female between Philippines and WB: South Asia?
- 170.61 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and WB: South Asia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and WB: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female?
- Philippines ranks 30th 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