Colombia vs Peru: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Colombia
796,022
in 2020
Peru
636,219
in 2020
Colombia rank
20th
Peru rank
21st
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Peru
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 796,022 against 636,219 in Peru, a difference of 159,803.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.3 times Peru's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Peru ahead.
Colombia ranks 20th and Peru ranks 21st of 40 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 2 and Peru in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.15 million | 1.42 million | 273,247 | Peru |
| 2010s | 927,020 | 688,773 | 238,248 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 796,022 | 636,219 | 159,803 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Colombia or Peru?
- Colombia, at 796,022 against 636,219 in Peru as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Colombia and Peru?
- 159,803, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Peru?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Peru rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 20th and Peru ranks 21st 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