Republic of Moldova vs South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Republic of Moldova
70.5%
in 2014
South Asia
63.5%
in 2019
Republic of Moldova rank
12th
South Asia rank
14th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female over time
- Republic of Moldova
- South Asia
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 70.5% against 63.5% in South Asia, a difference of 7.0%.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.1 times South Asia's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Republic of Moldova has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 12th and South Asia ranks 14th of 87 countries.
Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 82.2% | 60.4% | 21.9% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2000s | 71.1% | 63.6% | 7.5% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 68.2% | 63.1% | 5.1% | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female, Republic of Moldova or South Asia?
- Republic of Moldova, at 70.5% against 63.5% in South Asia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female between Republic of Moldova and South Asia?
- 7.0%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Asia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2014.
- How do Republic of Moldova and South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 12th and South Asia ranks 14th of 87 countries.
- 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.