Mexico vs Sri Lanka: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Mexico
2.16 million
in 2020
Sri Lanka
1.16 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
14th
Sri Lanka rank
17th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 2.16 million against 1.16 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 999,160.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.9 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 14th and Sri Lanka ranks 17th of 40 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.57 million | 1.28 million | 1.29 million | Mexico |
| 2010s | 2.34 million | 1.18 million | 1.16 million | Mexico |
| 2020s | 2.16 million | 1.16 million | 994,870 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Mexico or Sri Lanka?
- Mexico, at 2.16 million against 1.16 million in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Mexico and Sri Lanka?
- 999,160, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Sri Lanka?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Mexico and Sri Lanka rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 14th and Sri Lanka ranks 17th 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.
Individual pages
About this data
February 2026 Data Release