Colombia vs Türkiye: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Colombia
796,022
in 2020
Türkiye
617,220
in 2015
Colombia rank
20th
Türkiye rank
22nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Türkiye
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 796,022 against 617,220 in Türkiye, a difference of 178,802.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.3 times Türkiye's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Türkiye ahead.
Colombia ranks 20th and Türkiye ranks 22nd of 40 countries.
Türkiye has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.11 million | 2.87 million | 1.76 million | Türkiye |
| 2010s | 983,338 | 1.18 million | 193,295 | Türkiye |
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 Türkiye?
- Colombia, at 796,022 against 617,220 in Türkiye as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Colombia and Türkiye?
- 178,802, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Türkiye?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2015.
- How do Colombia and Türkiye rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 20th and Türkiye ranks 22nd 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