Guatemala vs Mexico: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Guatemala
62.0%
in 2018
Mexico
60.0%
in 2020
Guatemala rank
30th
Mexico rank
33rd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female over time
- Guatemala
- Mexico
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 62.0% against 60.0% in Mexico, a difference of 2.0%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 30th and Mexico ranks 33rd of 59 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.0% | 60.0% | 1.0% | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 63.8% | 61.0% | 2.8% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female, Guatemala or Mexico?
- Guatemala, at 62.0% against 60.0% in Mexico as of 2018.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female between Guatemala and Mexico?
- 2.0%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Mexico?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2018.
- How do Guatemala and Mexico rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
- Guatemala ranks 30th and Mexico ranks 33rd of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female. 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