Paraguay vs South Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Paraguay
53.4%
in 2018
South Africa
53.5%
in 2017
Paraguay rank
66th
South Africa rank
65th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female over time
- Paraguay
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 53.5% against 53.4% in Paraguay, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Paraguay ahead.
Paraguay ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 65th of 87 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.0% | 59.4% | 2.5% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 56.5% | 60.2% | 3.7% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female, Paraguay or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 53.5% against 53.4% in Paraguay as of 2017.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female between Paraguay and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2015.
- How do Paraguay and South Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
- Paraguay ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 65th 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.