Peru vs Spain: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes
Peru
703,540
in 2020
Spain
417,633
in 2020
Peru rank
19th
Spain rank
20th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes over time
- Peru
- Spain
How they compare
Peru currently reports 703,540 against 417,633 in Spain, a difference of 285,907.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.7 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Peru ahead.
Peru ranks 19th and Spain ranks 20th of 40 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 730,352 | 561,128 | 169,223 | Peru |
| 2010s | 604,579 | 517,745 | 86,834 | Peru |
| 2020s | 703,540 | 417,633 | 285,907 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes, Peru or Spain?
- Peru, at 703,540 against 417,633 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes between Peru and Spain?
- 285,907, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Spain?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Peru and Spain rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 19th and Spain ranks 20th 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