Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South Africa: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male
Iran, Islamic Republic of
84.2%
in 2016
South Africa
85.7%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
33rd
South Africa rank
30th
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 85.7% against 84.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 1.5%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 30th of 53 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.1% | 68.2% | 7.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 81.8% | 88.2% | 6.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male, Iran, Islamic Republic of or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 85.7% against 84.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male between Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
- 1.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2016.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa rank globally for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, male?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 30th of 53 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Literacy rate, population 25-64 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