Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female

Republic of Moldova
50.8%
in 2014
South Africa
51.5%
in 2017
Republic of Moldova rank
63rd
South Africa rank
60th

Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 51.5% against 50.8% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.7%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Republic of Moldova ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 60th of 83 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 48.6% 56.9% 8.3% South Africa
2010s 48.1% 56.3% 8.2% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
South Africa, at 51.5% against 50.8% in Republic of Moldova as of 2017.
What is the difference in illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2014.
How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female?
Republic of Moldova ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 60th of 83 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
122 places, 2,239 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed

Share of the adult illiterate population (age 25-64) that is female.