Saudi Arabia vs WB: Sub-saharan Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female
Saudi Arabia
308,603
in 2024
WB: Sub-saharan Africa
142.55 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
34th
WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank
35th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female over time
- Saudi Arabia
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
WB: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 142.55 million against 308,603 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 142.24 million.
That makes WB: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 461.9 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, WB: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 34th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th of 59 countries.
WB: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | WB: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.23 million | 86.79 million | 85.56 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 1.24 million | 103.62 million | 102.38 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 588,766 | 126.20 million | 125.61 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 315,176 | 136.57 million | 136.26 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female, Saudi Arabia or WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa, at 142.55 million against 308,603 in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female between Saudi Arabia and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 142.24 million, with WB: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, female?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 34th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 35th 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