Brazil vs Mexico: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Brazil
267,795
in 2018
Mexico
201,335
in 2020
Brazil rank
15th
Mexico rank
18th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Brazil
- Mexico
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 267,795 against 201,335 in Mexico, a difference of 66,460.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 15th and Mexico ranks 18th of 58 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Brazil or Mexico?
- Brazil, at 267,795 against 201,335 in Mexico as of 2018.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Brazil and Mexico?
- 66,460, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Mexico?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2018.
- How do Brazil and Mexico rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 15th and Mexico ranks 18th of 58 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, 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