Dominican Republic vs El Salvador: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes
Dominican Republic
315,698
in 2024
El Salvador
243,422
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
25th
El Salvador rank
27th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes over time
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
How they compare
Dominican Republic currently reports 315,698 against 243,422 in El Salvador, a difference of 72,276.
That makes Dominican Republic's figure about 1.3 times El Salvador's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Dominican Republic has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 25th and El Salvador ranks 27th of 40 countries.
Dominican Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 366,455 | 307,181 | 59,274 | Dominican Republic |
| 2010s | 292,670 | 233,159 | 59,511 | Dominican Republic |
| 2020s | 315,698 | 243,422 | 72,276 | Dominican Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes, Dominican Republic or El Salvador?
- Dominican Republic, at 315,698 against 243,422 in El Salvador as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes between Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 72,276, with Dominican Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and El Salvador rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 25th and El Salvador ranks 27th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, 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