Paraguay vs Uruguay: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes
Paraguay
105,417
in 2020
Uruguay
30,281
in 2022
Paraguay rank
32nd
Uruguay rank
35th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes over time
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 105,417 against 30,281 in Uruguay, a difference of 75,136.
That makes Paraguay's figure about 3.5 times Uruguay's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 32nd and Uruguay ranks 35th of 40 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,050 | 45,076 | 34,974 | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 88,016 | 37,600 | 50,416 | Paraguay |
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 Uruguay?
- Paraguay, at 105,417 against 30,281 in Uruguay as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes between Paraguay and Uruguay?
- 75,136, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Uruguay?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2019.
- How do Paraguay and Uruguay rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 32nd and Uruguay ranks 35th 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