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
10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k200420122020

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

Indicator
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
42 places, 391 data points, 1976–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release