Dominican Republic vs El Salvador: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Dominican Republic
160,517
in 2024
El Salvador
240,043
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
28th
El Salvador rank
27th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 240,043 against 160,517 in Dominican Republic, a difference of 79,526.
That makes El Salvador's figure about 1.5 times Dominican Republic's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was El Salvador ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 28th and El Salvador ranks 27th of 40 countries.
El Salvador has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 362,891 | 401,514 | 38,623 | El Salvador |
| 2010s | 310,582 | 338,440 | 27,859 | El Salvador |
| 2020s | 160,517 | 240,043 | 79,526 | El Salvador |
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 El Salvador?
- El Salvador, at 240,043 against 160,517 in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 79,526, with El Salvador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and El Salvador rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 28th and El Salvador ranks 27th 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