Indonesia vs South Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male
Indonesia
729,303
in 2020
South Africa
907,718
in 2024
Indonesia rank
8th
South Africa rank
6th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male over time
- Indonesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 907,718 against 729,303 in Indonesia, a difference of 178,415.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Indonesia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 40 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 903,972 | 355,120 | 548,852 | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 871,831 | 349,844 | 521,987 | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male, Indonesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 907,718 against 729,303 in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male between Indonesia and South Africa?
- 178,415, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2015.
- How do Indonesia and South Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male?
- Indonesia ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male (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