South Africa vs Togo: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes
South Africa
128,488
in 2024
Togo
153,086
in 2019
South Africa rank
12th
Togo rank
10th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Togo
How they compare
Togo currently reports 153,086 against 128,488 in South Africa, a difference of 24,598.
That makes Togo's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Togo has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 12th and Togo ranks 10th of 42 countries.
Togo has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Togo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 114,101 | 180,289 | 66,188 | Togo |
| 2010s | 80,222 | 186,964 | 106,742 | Togo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes, South Africa or Togo?
- Togo, at 153,086 against 128,488 in South Africa as of 2019.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes between South Africa and Togo?
- 24,598, with Togo 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 illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 12th and Togo ranks 10th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (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