Peru vs Sri Lanka: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Peru
1.34 million
in 2020
Sri Lanka
1.30 million
in 2024
Peru rank
27th
Sri Lanka rank
28th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Peru
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Peru currently reports 1.34 million against 1.30 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 41,410.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Peru ahead.
Peru ranks 27th and Sri Lanka ranks 28th of 59 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.16 million | 1.38 million | 784,200 | Peru |
| 2010s | 1.31 million | 1.33 million | 15,970 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 1.34 million | 1.31 million | 32,670 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Peru or Sri Lanka?
- Peru, at 1.34 million against 1.30 million in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Peru and Sri Lanka?
- 41,410, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Sri Lanka?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Peru and Sri Lanka rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 27th and Sri Lanka ranks 28th 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