Burkina Faso vs Mexico: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male
Burkina Faso
676,323
in 2019
Mexico
880,636
in 2020
Burkina Faso rank
9th
Mexico rank
7th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male over time
- Burkina Faso
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 880,636 against 676,323 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 204,313.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.3 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 7th of 40 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 312,331 | 1.06 million | 745,455 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 361,826 | 802,662 | 440,836 | Mexico |
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 Mexico?
- Mexico, at 880,636 against 676,323 in Burkina Faso as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male between Burkina Faso and Mexico?
- 204,313, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Mexico?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
- How do Burkina Faso and Mexico rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male?
- Burkina Faso ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 7th 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