Burkina Faso vs Pakistan: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Burkina Faso
2.14 million
in 2019
Pakistan
12.47 million
in 2019
Burkina Faso rank
4th
Pakistan rank
1st
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Burkina Faso
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 12.47 million against 2.14 million in Burkina Faso, a difference of 10.33 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 5.8 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 1st of 58 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.88 million | 12.15 million | 10.27 million | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 1.83 million | 12.24 million | 10.42 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Burkina Faso or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 12.47 million against 2.14 million in Burkina Faso as of 2019.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Burkina Faso and Pakistan?
- 10.33 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Pakistan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2019.
- How do Burkina Faso and Pakistan rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 1st of 58 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, 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