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
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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

Indicator
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
262 places, 8,082 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release