Colombia vs South Africa: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female
Colombia
36.0%
in 2020
South Africa
36.0%
in 2024
Colombia rank
33rd
South Africa rank
33rd
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 36.0% against 36.0% in South Africa, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 33rd of 42 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.0% | 44.0% | 5.0% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 35.8% | 41.6% | 5.8% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female, Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 36.0% against 36.0% in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female between Colombia and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female?
- Colombia ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 33rd of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, % female. 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