Brazil vs South Africa: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, male
Brazil
83.6%
in 2024
South Africa
85.7%
in 2024
Brazil rank
32nd
South Africa rank
30th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, male over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 85.7% against 83.6% in Brazil, a difference of 2.1%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 30th of 53 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.8% | 88.8% | 13.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 77.7% | 89.5% | 11.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 83.6% | 85.7% | 2.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, male, Brazil or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 85.7% against 83.6% in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, male between Brazil and South Africa?
- 2.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, male?
- Brazil ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 30th of 53 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, male (%). 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