Peru vs Türkiye: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Peru
636,219
in 2020
Türkiye
617,220
in 2015
Peru rank
21st
Türkiye rank
22nd
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Peru
- Türkiye
How they compare
Peru currently reports 636,219 against 617,220 in Türkiye, a difference of 18,999.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Türkiye ahead.
Peru ranks 21st 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 | Peru | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.45 million | 3.19 million | 1.74 million | Türkiye |
| 2010s | 731,575 | 851,728 | 120,153 | Türkiye |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Peru or Türkiye?
- Peru, at 636,219 against 617,220 in Türkiye as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Peru and Türkiye?
- 18,999, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Türkiye?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2015.
- How do Peru and Türkiye rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 21st 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