Colombia vs Türkiye: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Colombia
1.69 million
in 2020
Türkiye
1.77 million
in 2021
Colombia rank
24th
Türkiye rank
22nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Türkiye
How they compare
Türkiye currently reports 1.77 million against 1.69 million in Colombia, a difference of 81,620.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Türkiye has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 24th and Türkiye ranks 22nd of 59 countries.
Türkiye has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.15 million | 5.70 million | 3.55 million | Türkiye |
| 2010s | 1.98 million | 2.82 million | 843,247 | Türkiye |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Colombia or Türkiye?
- Türkiye, at 1.77 million against 1.69 million in Colombia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Colombia and Türkiye?
- 81,620, with Türkiye ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Türkiye?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2019.
- How do Colombia and Türkiye rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 24th and Türkiye ranks 22nd 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