Mexico vs South Africa: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female
Mexico
1.26 million
in 2020
South Africa
1.31 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
14th
South Africa rank
13th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.31 million against 1.26 million in Mexico, a difference of 46,400.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th of 40 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.42 million | 1.08 million | 342,240 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 1.47 million | 1.03 million | 432,588 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.31 million against 1.26 million in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female between Mexico and South Africa?
- 46,400, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2015.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, female?
- Mexico ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th 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