Mexico vs South Africa: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female
Mexico
45,685
in 2020
South Africa
42,240
in 2024
Mexico rank
15th
South Africa rank
17th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 45,685 against 42,240 in South Africa, a difference of 3,445.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 17th of 42 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90,931 | 34,724 | 56,207 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 67,516 | 26,460 | 41,056 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female, Mexico or South Africa?
- Mexico, at 45,685 against 42,240 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female between Mexico and South Africa?
- 3,445, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2015.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female?
- Mexico ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 17th 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