Thailand vs WB: Sub-saharan Africa: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Thailand
176,559
in 2018
WB: Sub-saharan Africa
53.94 million
in 2024
Thailand rank
21st
WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank
18th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Thailand
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
WB: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 53.94 million against 176,559 in Thailand, a difference of 53.76 million.
That makes WB: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 305.5 times Thailand's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, WB: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Thailand ranks 21st and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 18th of 58 countries.
WB: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Thailand | WB: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 206,678 | 47.64 million | 47.44 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 217,941 | 49.68 million | 49.47 million | WB: 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, Thailand or WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa, at 53.94 million against 176,559 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Thailand and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 53.76 million, with WB: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
- How do Thailand and WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 21st and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 18th 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