Iran vs Palestine: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female

Iran
52.0%
in 2016
Palestine
50.0%
in 2022
Iran rank
16th
Palestine rank
18th

Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female over time

  • Iran
  • Palestine
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 52.0% against 50.0% in Palestine, a difference of 2.0%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 16th and Palestine ranks 18th of 42 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Palestine in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Palestine Difference Ahead
2000s 51.5% 48.5% 3.0% Iran
2010s 50.0% 52.8% 2.8% Palestine

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female, Iran or Palestine?
Iran, at 52.0% against 50.0% in Palestine as of 2016.
What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female between Iran and Palestine?
2.0%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Palestine?
7 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2016.
How do Iran and Palestine rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female?
Iran ranks 16th and Palestine ranks 18th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
42 places, 391 data points, 1976–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release