Iran, Islamic Republic of vs WB: World: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male
Iran, Islamic Republic of
3.11 million
in 2016
WB: World
272.88 million
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
7th
WB: World rank
4th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- WB: World
How they compare
WB: World currently reports 272.88 million against 3.11 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 269.77 million.
That makes WB: World's figure about 87.7 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, WB: World has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 7th and WB: World ranks 4th of 59 countries.
WB: World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | WB: World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.78 million | 332.99 million | 329.22 million | WB: World |
| 2000s | 3.51 million | 287.41 million | 283.90 million | WB: World |
| 2010s | 3.34 million | 278.55 million | 275.21 million | WB: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male, Iran, Islamic Republic of or WB: World?
- WB: World, at 272.88 million against 3.11 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male between Iran, Islamic Republic of and WB: World?
- 269.77 million, with WB: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and WB: World?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2016.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and WB: World rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 7th and WB: World ranks 4th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male (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