Burkina Faso vs Colombia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male
Burkina Faso
676,323
in 2019
Colombia
404,747
in 2020
Burkina Faso rank
9th
Colombia rank
12th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male over time
- Burkina Faso
- Colombia
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 676,323 against 404,747 in Colombia, a difference of 271,576.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.7 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Colombia ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 9th and Colombia ranks 12th of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Colombia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 312,331 | 450,157 | 137,826 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 466,658 | 442,283 | 24,376 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male, Burkina Faso or Colombia?
- Burkina Faso, at 676,323 against 404,747 in Colombia as of 2019.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male between Burkina Faso and Colombia?
- 271,576, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Colombia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2019.
- How do Burkina Faso and Colombia rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male?
- Burkina Faso ranks 9th and Colombia ranks 12th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male (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