Colombia vs UIS: South and West Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Colombia
1.69 million
in 2020
UIS: South and West Asia
347.01 million
in 2024
Colombia rank
24th
UIS: South and West Asia rank
22nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- UIS: South and West Asia
How they compare
UIS: South and West Asia currently reports 347.01 million against 1.69 million in Colombia, a difference of 345.32 million.
That makes UIS: South and West Asia's figure about 205.6 times Colombia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, UIS: South and West Asia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 24th and UIS: South and West Asia ranks 22nd of 59 countries.
UIS: South and West Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | UIS: South and West Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.14 million | 391.78 million | 389.64 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2010s | 1.95 million | 371.40 million | 369.45 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
| 2020s | 1.69 million | 366.01 million | 364.32 million | UIS: South and West Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Colombia or UIS: South and West Asia?
- UIS: South and West Asia, at 347.01 million against 1.69 million in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Colombia and UIS: South and West Asia?
- 345.32 million, with UIS: South and West Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and UIS: South and West Asia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and UIS: South and West Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 24th and UIS: South and West Asia 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