Peru vs UNICEF: South Asia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Peru
1.34 million
in 2020
UNICEF: South Asia
339.90 million
in 2024
Peru rank
27th
UNICEF: South Asia rank
26th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Peru
- UNICEF: South Asia
How they compare
UNICEF: South Asia currently reports 339.90 million against 1.34 million in Peru, a difference of 338.56 million.
That makes UNICEF: South Asia's figure about 253.7 times Peru's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, UNICEF: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Peru ranks 27th and UNICEF: South Asia ranks 26th of 59 countries.
UNICEF: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | UNICEF: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.18 million | 381.77 million | 379.59 million | UNICEF: South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.31 million | 362.36 million | 361.05 million | UNICEF: South Asia |
| 2020s | 1.34 million | 358.12 million | 356.78 million | UNICEF: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Peru or UNICEF: South Asia?
- UNICEF: South Asia, at 339.90 million against 1.34 million in Peru as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Peru and UNICEF: South Asia?
- 338.56 million, with UNICEF: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and UNICEF: South Asia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Peru and UNICEF: South Asia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 27th and UNICEF: South Asia ranks 26th 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