Malaysia vs Sri Lanka: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Malaysia
71,651
in 2022
Sri Lanka
39,534
in 2024
Malaysia rank
29th
Sri Lanka rank
32nd
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Malaysia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 71,651 against 39,534 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 32,117.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.8 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 29th and Sri Lanka ranks 32nd of 58 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 154,477 | 44,430 | 110,047 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 71,651 | 41,597 | 30,054 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Malaysia or Sri Lanka?
- Malaysia, at 71,651 against 39,534 in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Malaysia and Sri Lanka?
- 32,117, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Sri Lanka?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
- How do Malaysia and Sri Lanka rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Malaysia ranks 29th and Sri Lanka ranks 32nd 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