Mexico vs South Africa: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes
Mexico
106,505
in 2020
South Africa
167,500
in 2024
Mexico rank
13th
South Africa rank
10th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 167,500 against 106,505 in Mexico, a difference of 60,995.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Mexico's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 10th 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 | 148,601 | 72,330 | 76,271 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 134,269 | 50,017 | 84,253 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 167,500 against 106,505 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes between Mexico and South Africa?
- 60,995, with South Africa 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, urban, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 10th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, 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