Colombia vs Sri Lanka: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female
Colombia
11,844
in 2020
Sri Lanka
14,185
in 2024
Colombia rank
22nd
Sri Lanka rank
21st
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female over time
- Colombia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 14,185 against 11,844 in Colombia, a difference of 2,341.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.2 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 22nd and Sri Lanka ranks 21st of 42 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,404 | 25,832 | 8,572 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 21,188 | 16,196 | 4,992 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 11,844 | 12,047 | 203 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female, Colombia or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 14,185 against 11,844 in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female between Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 2,341, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Sri Lanka rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female?
- Colombia ranks 22nd and Sri Lanka ranks 21st of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female (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