Benin vs Pakistan: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes
Benin
51.4%
in 2022
Pakistan
58.9%
in 2021
Benin rank
80th
Pakistan rank
79th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Benin
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 58.9% against 51.4% in Benin, a difference of 7.5%.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 80th and Pakistan ranks 79th of 89 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44.4% | 56.9% | 12.5% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 43.8% | 58.9% | 15.0% | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes, Benin or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 58.9% against 51.4% in Benin as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes between Benin and Pakistan?
- 7.5%, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Pakistan?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2021.
- How do Benin and Pakistan rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 80th and Pakistan ranks 79th of 89 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes (%). 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