Colombia vs Mexico: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, male
Colombia
455,862
in 2020
Mexico
898,113
in 2020
Colombia rank
17th
Mexico rank
14th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, male over time
- Colombia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 898,113 against 455,862 in Colombia, a difference of 442,251.
That makes Mexico's figure about 2.0 times Colombia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 17th and Mexico ranks 14th of 40 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 595,825 | 1.04 million | 439,491 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 522,705 | 988,968 | 466,263 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 455,862 | 898,113 | 442,251 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, male, Colombia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 898,113 against 455,862 in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, male between Colombia and Mexico?
- 442,251, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Mexico?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Mexico rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, male?
- Colombia ranks 17th and Mexico ranks 14th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, male (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