Paraguay vs Spain: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Paraguay
252,998
in 2020
Spain
121,292
in 2021
Paraguay rank
42nd
Spain rank
45th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Paraguay
- Spain
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 252,998 against 121,292 in Spain, a difference of 131,706.
That makes Paraguay's figure about 2.1 times Spain's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 42nd and Spain ranks 45th of 59 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 225,283 | 875,917 | 650,634 | Spain |
| 2010s | 223,582 | 754,212 | 530,630 | Spain |
| 2020s | 252,998 | 568,732 | 315,734 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Paraguay or Spain?
- Paraguay, at 252,998 against 121,292 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Paraguay and Spain?
- 131,706, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Spain?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2020.
- How do Paraguay and Spain rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 42nd and Spain ranks 45th 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