Brazil vs Mexico: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes

Brazil
90,795
in 2018
Mexico
94,830
in 2020
Brazil rank
18th
Mexico rank
17th

Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes over time

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 94,830 against 90,795 in Brazil, a difference of 4,035.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Brazil ahead.

Brazil ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 17th of 42 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes, Brazil or Mexico?
Mexico, at 94,830 against 90,795 in Brazil as of 2020.
What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes between Brazil and Mexico?
4,035, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Mexico?
7 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2018.
How do Brazil and Mexico rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
Brazil ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 17th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
42 places, 391 data points, 1976–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release