Indonesia vs South Africa: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female
Indonesia
42,230
in 2020
South Africa
42,240
in 2024
Indonesia rank
18th
South Africa rank
17th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female over time
- Indonesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 42,240 against 42,230 in Indonesia, a difference of 10.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 17th of 42 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 | 104,541 | 34,724 | 69,817 | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 147,734 | 26,895 | 120,840 | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female, Indonesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 42,240 against 42,230 in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female between Indonesia and South Africa?
- 10, 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 illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female?
- Indonesia ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 17th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female (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