Philippines vs UNICEF: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male
Philippines
606,738
in 2020
UNICEF: South Asia
122.43 million
in 2024
Philippines rank
23rd
UNICEF: South Asia rank
26th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male over time
- Philippines
- UNICEF: South Asia
How they compare
UNICEF: South Asia currently reports 122.43 million against 606,738 in Philippines, a difference of 121.82 million.
That makes UNICEF: South Asia's figure about 201.8 times Philippines's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, UNICEF: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 23rd and UNICEF: South Asia ranks 26th of 59 countries.
UNICEF: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | UNICEF: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.78 million | 135.78 million | 134.01 million | UNICEF: South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.11 million | 132.77 million | 131.66 million | UNICEF: South Asia |
| 2020s | 606,738 | 130.22 million | 129.61 million | UNICEF: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male, Philippines or UNICEF: South Asia?
- UNICEF: South Asia, at 122.43 million against 606,738 in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male between Philippines and UNICEF: South Asia?
- 121.82 million, with UNICEF: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and UNICEF: South Asia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and UNICEF: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, male?
- Philippines ranks 23rd and UNICEF: South Asia ranks 26th 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