Cambodia vs Colombia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Cambodia
1.07 million
in 2019
Colombia
796,022
in 2020
Cambodia rank
18th
Colombia rank
20th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Cambodia
- Colombia
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 1.07 million against 796,022 in Colombia, a difference of 277,668.
That makes Cambodia's figure about 1.3 times Colombia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Cambodia has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 18th and Colombia ranks 20th of 40 countries.
Cambodia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.94 million | 1.02 million | 924,945 | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 1.65 million | 927,664 | 718,546 | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Cambodia or Colombia?
- Cambodia, at 1.07 million against 796,022 in Colombia as of 2019.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Cambodia and Colombia?
- 277,668, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Colombia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
- How do Cambodia and Colombia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Cambodia ranks 18th and Colombia ranks 20th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, 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