Dominican Republic vs El Salvador: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, female
Dominican Republic
154,220
in 2024
El Salvador
162,920
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
27th
El Salvador rank
26th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, female over time
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 162,920 against 154,220 in Dominican Republic, a difference of 8,700.
That makes El Salvador's figure about 1.1 times Dominican Republic's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was El Salvador ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 27th and El Salvador ranks 26th of 40 countries.
El Salvador 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 | 199,206 | 203,978 | 4,772 | El Salvador |
| 2010s | 156,480 | 159,922 | 3,442 | El Salvador |
| 2020s | 154,220 | 162,920 | 8,700 | El Salvador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, female, Dominican Republic or El Salvador?
- El Salvador, at 162,920 against 154,220 in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, female between Dominican Republic and El Salvador?
- 8,700, with El Salvador 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, female?
- Dominican Republic ranks 27th and El Salvador ranks 26th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, female (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