Bangladesh vs Peru: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, female
Bangladesh
76.5%
in 2022
Peru
78.8%
in 2020
Bangladesh rank
33rd
Peru rank
32nd
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, female over time
- Bangladesh
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 78.8% against 76.5% in Bangladesh, a difference of 2.3%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 33rd and Peru ranks 32nd of 55 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57.6% | 76.3% | 18.7% | Peru |
| 2020s | 65.6% | 78.8% | 13.1% | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, female, Bangladesh or Peru?
- Peru, at 78.8% against 76.5% in Bangladesh as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, female between Bangladesh and Peru?
- 2.3%, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Peru?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Bangladesh and Peru rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, female?
- Bangladesh ranks 33rd and Peru ranks 32nd of 55 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, female (%). 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