South Africa vs Togo: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female
South Africa
1.31 million
in 2024
Togo
834,815
in 2019
South Africa rank
13th
Togo rank
15th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female over time
- South Africa
- Togo
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.31 million against 834,815 in Togo, a difference of 470,445.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Togo's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2009 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 13th and Togo ranks 15th of 40 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Togo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.08 million | 729,885 | 347,395 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 985,683 | 795,299 | 190,384 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female, South Africa or Togo?
- South Africa, at 1.31 million against 834,815 in Togo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female between South Africa and Togo?
- 470,445, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Togo?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
- How do South Africa and Togo rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female?
- South Africa ranks 13th and Togo ranks 15th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female (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