South Africa vs Türkiye: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, female
South Africa
61,099
in 2024
Türkiye
42,741
in 2015
South Africa rank
12th
Türkiye rank
14th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, female over time
- South Africa
- Türkiye
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 61,099 against 42,741 in Türkiye, a difference of 18,358.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Türkiye's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Türkiye has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 12th and Türkiye ranks 14th of 42 countries.
Türkiye has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,590 | 113,279 | 81,689 | Türkiye |
| 2010s | 20,949 | 58,679 | 37,730 | Türkiye |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, female, South Africa or Türkiye?
- South Africa, at 61,099 against 42,741 in Türkiye as of 2024.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, female between South Africa and Türkiye?
- 18,358, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Türkiye?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and Türkiye rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, female?
- South Africa ranks 12th and Türkiye ranks 14th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, 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