Dominican Republic vs Ecuador: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Dominican Republic
160,517
in 2024
Ecuador
321,761
in 2022
Dominican Republic rank
28th
Ecuador rank
25th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 321,761 against 160,517 in Dominican Republic, a difference of 161,244.
That makes Ecuador's figure about 2.0 times Dominican Republic's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Ecuador has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 28th and Ecuador ranks 25th of 40 countries.
Ecuador has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 362,891 | 489,980 | 127,089 | Ecuador |
| 2010s | 318,774 | 462,023 | 143,249 | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Dominican Republic or Ecuador?
- Ecuador, at 321,761 against 160,517 in Dominican Republic as of 2022.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Dominican Republic and Ecuador?
- 161,244, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Ecuador?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2016.
- How do Dominican Republic and Ecuador rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 28th and Ecuador ranks 25th 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