Mexico vs Senegal: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Mexico
4.44 million
in 2020
Senegal
4.24 million
in 2017
Mexico rank
13th
Senegal rank
15th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- Senegal
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 4.44 million against 4.24 million in Senegal, a difference of 204,040.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 13th and Senegal ranks 15th of 59 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.78 million | 3.62 million | 2.17 million | Mexico |
| 2010s | 4.90 million | 4.02 million | 882,007 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Mexico or Senegal?
- Mexico, at 4.44 million against 4.24 million in Senegal as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Mexico and Senegal?
- 204,040, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Senegal?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2017.
- How do Mexico and Senegal rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 13th and Senegal ranks 15th 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