Colombia vs Tunisia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Colombia
1.69 million
in 2020
Tunisia
1.72 million
in 2019
Colombia rank
24th
Tunisia rank
23rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Tunisia
How they compare
Tunisia currently reports 1.72 million against 1.69 million in Colombia, a difference of 32,470.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 24th and Tunisia ranks 23rd of 59 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.11 million | 1.81 million | 300,323 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 1.99 million | 1.71 million | 280,050 | 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 Tunisia?
- Tunisia, at 1.72 million against 1.69 million in Colombia as of 2019.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Colombia and Tunisia?
- 32,470, with Tunisia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Tunisia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2019.
- How do Colombia and Tunisia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 24th and Tunisia ranks 23rd 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