Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia
UIS: Central Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes was 116,326 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia, 1991–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia stood at 116,326.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia peaked at 886,639 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 113,062, in 2021.
That places UIS: Central Asia 198th out of 203 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 886,639 | — |
| 1992 | 863,260 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 839,094 | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 814,677 | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 780,708 | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 624,656 | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 567,898 | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 530,767 | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 495,640 | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 465,405 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 445,121 | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 425,942 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 408,090 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 391,186 | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 357,266 | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 345,108 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 318,476 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 298,266 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 159,390 | -46.6% |
| 2010 | 146,929 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 150,007 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 147,751 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 144,454 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 145,068 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 142,396 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 139,916 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 120,508 | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 116,519 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 116,988 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 114,298 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 113,062 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 117,070 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 118,052 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 116,326 | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 711,482 | 495,640 | 886,639 | 9 |
| 2000s | 361,425 | 159,390 | 465,405 | 10 |
| 2010s | 137,054 | 116,519 | 150,007 | 10 |
| 2020s | 115,762 | 113,062 | 118,052 | 5 |
More education data for UIS: Central Asia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 6.23 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 5.76 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 426,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.12 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.84 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia?
- Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in UIS: Central Asia was 116,326 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in UIS: Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 886,639 in 1991.
- What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in UIS: Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 113,062 in 2021.
- How does UIS: Central Asia rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- UIS: Central Asia ranks 198th out of 203 groups with data for 2024.
- Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes rising or falling in UIS: Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UIS: Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release