Dominican Republic vs South Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female
Dominican Republic
49.0%
in 2024
South Africa
51.0%
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
39th
South Africa rank
36th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female over time
- Dominican Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 51.0% against 49.0% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 2.0%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 36th of 40 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 54.2% | 57.2% | 3.0% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 49.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female, Dominican Republic or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 51.0% against 49.0% in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female between Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 2.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and South Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female?
- Dominican Republic ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 36th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female. 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