South Africa vs Spain: Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female
South Africa
51.5%
in 2017
Spain
51.4%
in 2018
South Africa rank
60th
Spain rank
61st
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 51.5% against 51.4% in Spain, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Spain ahead.
South Africa ranks 60th and Spain ranks 61st of 83 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.9% | 56.7% | 0.2% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 55.8% | 54.8% | 1.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 51.5% against 51.4% in Spain as of 2017.
- What is the difference in illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female between South Africa and Spain?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for illiterate population, 25-64 years, % female?
- South Africa ranks 60th and Spain ranks 61st 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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About this data
Share of the adult illiterate population (age 25-64) that is female.