Least developed countries vs Uganda: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Least developed countries
60.3%
in 2019
Uganda
64.4%
in 2018
Least developed countries rank
31st
Uganda rank
33rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female over time
- Least developed countries
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 64.4% against 60.3% in Least developed countries, a difference of 4.1%.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 31st and Uganda ranks 33rd of 39 groups.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60.1% | 64.3% | 4.2% | Uganda |
| 2000s | 60.5% | 67.7% | 7.2% | Uganda |
| 2010s | 60.3% | 66.6% | 6.3% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female, Least developed countries or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 64.4% against 60.3% in Least developed countries as of 2018.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female between Least developed countries and Uganda?
- 4.1%, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Uganda?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
- How do Least developed countries and Uganda rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
- Least developed countries ranks 31st and Uganda ranks 33rd 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.