Mali vs WB: World: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Mali
1.89 million
in 2018
WB: World
86.13 million
in 2024
Mali rank
6th
WB: World rank
4th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Mali
- WB: World
How they compare
WB: World currently reports 86.13 million against 1.89 million in Mali, a difference of 84.24 million.
That makes WB: World's figure about 45.5 times Mali's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, WB: World has been ahead every year.
Mali ranks 6th and WB: World ranks 4th of 58 countries.
WB: World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | WB: World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.66 million | 144.66 million | 143.00 million | WB: World |
| 2000s | 1.71 million | 138.98 million | 137.27 million | WB: World |
| 2010s | 1.77 million | 111.96 million | 110.18 million | WB: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Mali or WB: World?
- WB: World, at 86.13 million against 1.89 million in Mali as of 2024.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Mali and WB: World?
- 84.24 million, with WB: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and WB: World?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2018.
- How do Mali and WB: World rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Mali ranks 6th and WB: World ranks 4th 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