Philippines vs SDG: Sub-saharan Africa: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Philippines
167,627
in 2020
SDG: Sub-saharan Africa
51.18 million
in 2024
Philippines rank
22nd
SDG: Sub-saharan Africa rank
25th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Philippines
- SDG: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
SDG: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 51.18 million against 167,627 in Philippines, a difference of 51.01 million.
That makes SDG: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 305.3 times Philippines's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, SDG: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 22nd and SDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 25th of 58 countries.
SDG: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | SDG: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 490,664 | 34.53 million | 34.03 million | SDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 682,511 | 45.83 million | 45.15 million | SDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 335,049 | 47.56 million | 47.22 million | SDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 167,627 | 47.61 million | 47.44 million | SDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Philippines or SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
- SDG: Sub-saharan Africa, at 51.18 million against 167,627 in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Philippines and SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 51.01 million, with SDG: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and SDG: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 22nd and SDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 25th 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