Arab World vs Cambodia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Arab World
60.7%
in 2019
Cambodia
66.9%
in 2015
Arab World rank
25th
Cambodia rank
23rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female over time
- Arab World
- Cambodia
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 66.9% against 60.7% in Arab World, a difference of 6.2%.
That makes Cambodia's figure about 1.1 times Arab World's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Cambodia has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 25th and Cambodia ranks 23rd of 39 groups.
Cambodia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Cambodia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.2% | 70.3% | 6.1% | Cambodia |
| 2000s | 63.7% | 69.9% | 6.2% | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 63.0% | 67.0% | 3.9% | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female, Arab World or Cambodia?
- Cambodia, at 66.9% against 60.7% in Arab World as of 2015.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female between Arab World and Cambodia?
- 6.2%, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Cambodia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2015.
- How do Arab World and Cambodia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
- Arab World ranks 25th and Cambodia ranks 23rd of 39 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the adult illiterate population (age 15+) that is female.