Colombia vs Peru: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female
Colombia
340,160
in 2020
Peru
456,459
in 2020
Colombia rank
22nd
Peru rank
20th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female over time
- Colombia
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 456,459 against 340,160 in Colombia, a difference of 116,299.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.3 times Colombia's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 22nd and Peru ranks 20th of 40 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525,555 | 1.03 million | 507,914 | Peru |
| 2010s | 414,115 | 511,032 | 96,918 | Peru |
| 2020s | 340,160 | 456,459 | 116,299 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female, Colombia or Peru?
- Peru, at 456,459 against 340,160 in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female between Colombia and Peru?
- 116,299, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Peru?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Peru rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female?
- Colombia ranks 22nd and Peru ranks 20th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female (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