Dominican Republic vs El Salvador: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Dominican Republic
476,215
in 2024
El Salvador
483,465
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
38th
El Salvador rank
37th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 483,465 against 476,215 in Dominican Republic, a difference of 7,250.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Dominican Republic ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 38th and El Salvador ranks 37th of 59 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Dominican Republic averaged higher in 2 and El Salvador in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 729,346 | 708,695 | 20,651 | Dominican Republic |
| 2010s | 603,251 | 571,599 | 31,653 | Dominican Republic |
| 2020s | 476,215 | 483,465 | 7,250 | El Salvador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Dominican Republic or El Salvador?
- El Salvador, at 483,465 against 476,215 in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 7,250, with El Salvador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and El Salvador rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 38th and El Salvador ranks 37th 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