Kuwait vs Spain: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Kuwait
108,194
in 2018
Spain
151,099
in 2020
Kuwait rank
32nd
Spain rank
30th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Kuwait
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 151,099 against 108,194 in Kuwait, a difference of 42,905.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.4 times Kuwait's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Kuwait ranks 32nd and Spain ranks 30th of 40 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89,264 | 286,112 | 196,848 | Spain |
| 2010s | 99,552 | 224,803 | 125,251 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Kuwait or Spain?
- Spain, at 151,099 against 108,194 in Kuwait as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Kuwait and Spain?
- 42,905, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Spain?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2018.
- How do Kuwait and Spain rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 32nd and Spain ranks 30th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes (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