South Africa vs Thailand: Adult Literacy Rate
South Africa
91.15
in 2024
Thailand
91.1
in 2022
South Africa rank
54th
Thailand rank
55th
Adult Literacy Rate over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 91.15 against 91.1 in Thailand, a difference of 0.05.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 54th and Thailand ranks 55th of 110 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 76.2 | 87.98 | 11.78 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 93.5 | 93.14 | 0.365 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 90 | 94.1 | 4.1 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 91.15 against 91.1 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate between South Africa and Thailand?
- 0.05, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for adult literacy rate?
- South Africa ranks 54th and Thailand ranks 55th of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Adult Literacy Rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.