Peru vs Spain: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes
Peru
18,112
in 2020
Spain
15,337
in 2020
Peru rank
26th
Spain rank
27th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes over time
- Peru
- Spain
How they compare
Peru currently reports 18,112 against 15,337 in Spain, a difference of 2,775.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Peru ranks 26th and Spain ranks 27th of 42 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42,654 | 17,030 | 25,624 | Peru |
| 2010s | 28,334 | 11,283 | 17,050 | Peru |
| 2020s | 18,112 | 15,337 | 2,775 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes, Peru or Spain?
- Peru, at 18,112 against 15,337 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes between Peru and Spain?
- 2,775, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Spain?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Peru and Spain rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 26th and Spain ranks 27th 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