Mexico vs Uganda: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female
Mexico
60.0%
in 2020
Uganda
62.0%
in 2014
Mexico rank
33rd
Uganda rank
30th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female over time
- Mexico
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 62.0% against 60.0% in Mexico, a difference of 2.0%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 33rd and Uganda ranks 30th of 59 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.0% | 67.5% | 5.5% | Uganda |
| 2010s | 61.0% | 65.3% | 4.3% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female, Mexico or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 62.0% against 60.0% in Mexico as of 2014.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female between Mexico and Uganda?
- 2.0%, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Uganda?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2014.
- How do Mexico and Uganda rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, % female?
- Mexico ranks 33rd and Uganda ranks 30th 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