Paraguay vs Sri Lanka: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes
Paraguay
105,417
in 2020
Sri Lanka
140,537
in 2024
Paraguay rank
32nd
Sri Lanka rank
30th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes over time
- Paraguay
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 140,537 against 105,417 in Paraguay, a difference of 35,120.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.3 times Paraguay's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 32nd and Sri Lanka ranks 30th of 40 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,731 | 127,147 | 46,416 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 102,234 | 148,427 | 46,193 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 105,417 | 144,988 | 39,571 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes, Paraguay or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 140,537 against 105,417 in Paraguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes between Paraguay and Sri Lanka?
- 35,120, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Sri Lanka?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2020.
- How do Paraguay and Sri Lanka rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 32nd and Sri Lanka ranks 30th 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