Indonesia vs Sri Lanka: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes
Indonesia
85,458
in 2020
Sri Lanka
34,315
in 2024
Indonesia rank
19th
Sri Lanka rank
22nd
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes over time
- Indonesia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 85,458 against 34,315 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 51,143.
That makes Indonesia's figure about 2.5 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 19th and Sri Lanka ranks 22nd of 42 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 686,898 | 67,126 | 619,773 | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 249,867 | 44,240 | 205,628 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 85,458 | 32,752 | 52,706 | 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, Indonesia or Sri Lanka?
- Indonesia, at 85,458 against 34,315 in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes between Indonesia and Sri Lanka?
- 51,143, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Sri Lanka?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Indonesia and Sri Lanka rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
- Indonesia ranks 19th and Sri Lanka ranks 22nd 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