Colombia vs Togo: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Colombia
1.69 million
in 2020
Togo
1.60 million
in 2019
Colombia rank
24th
Togo rank
25th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Togo
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 1.69 million against 1.60 million in Togo, a difference of 87,130.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Togo's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 24th and Togo ranks 25th of 59 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Togo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.20 million | 1.54 million | 661,065 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 2.00 million | 1.59 million | 409,590 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Colombia or Togo?
- Colombia, at 1.69 million against 1.60 million in Togo as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Colombia and Togo?
- 87,130, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Togo?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2019.
- How do Colombia and Togo rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 24th and Togo ranks 25th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ 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