Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Mexico: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male
Iran, Islamic Republic of
1.61 million
in 2016
Mexico
880,636
in 2020
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
4th
Mexico rank
7th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Mexico
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 1.61 million against 880,636 in Mexico, a difference of 730,424.
That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 1.8 times Mexico's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 4th and Mexico ranks 7th of 40 countries.
Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.62 million | 1.05 million | 576,137 | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 1.71 million | 888,015 | 819,147 | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Mexico?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 1.61 million against 880,636 in Mexico as of 2016.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Mexico?
- 730,424, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Mexico?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2016.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Mexico rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 4th 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