Colombia vs Indonesia: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes
Colombia
34,876
in 2020
Indonesia
85,458
in 2020
Colombia rank
21st
Indonesia rank
19th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Indonesia
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 85,458 against 34,876 in Colombia, a difference of 50,582.
That makes Indonesia's figure about 2.5 times Colombia's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 21st and Indonesia ranks 19th of 42 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88,564 | 521,379 | 432,815 | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 60,579 | 238,573 | 177,994 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 34,876 | 85,458 | 50,582 | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes, Colombia or Indonesia?
- Indonesia, at 85,458 against 34,876 in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes between Colombia and Indonesia?
- 50,582, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Indonesia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Indonesia rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 21st and Indonesia ranks 19th 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
February 2026 Data Release