Mexico vs South Africa: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, male
Mexico
62,404
in 2020
South Africa
106,401
in 2024
Mexico rank
11th
South Africa rank
8th
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, male over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 106,401 against 62,404 in Mexico, a difference of 43,997.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Mexico's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 8th 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 | 69,530 | 40,740 | 28,790 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 75,649 | 29,068 | 46,580 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, male, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 106,401 against 62,404 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, male between Mexico and South Africa?
- 43,997, 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, male?
- Mexico ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 8th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, male (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