Indonesia vs Mexico: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes
Indonesia
85,458
in 2020
Mexico
94,830
in 2020
Indonesia rank
19th
Mexico rank
17th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes over time
- Indonesia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 94,830 against 85,458 in Indonesia, a difference of 9,372.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Indonesia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Indonesia ahead.
Indonesia ranks 19th and Mexico ranks 17th of 42 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 502,971 | 187,824 | 315,148 | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 238,573 | 119,422 | 119,150 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 85,458 | 94,830 | 9,372 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes, Indonesia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 94,830 against 85,458 in Indonesia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes between Indonesia and Mexico?
- 9,372, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Mexico?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Indonesia and Mexico rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
- Indonesia ranks 19th 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
February 2026 Data Release