Guatemala vs Mexico: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Guatemala
192,703
in 2018
Mexico
201,335
in 2020
Guatemala rank
19th
Mexico rank
18th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Guatemala
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 201,335 against 192,703 in Guatemala, a difference of 8,632.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Mexico ahead.
Guatemala ranks 19th and Mexico ranks 18th of 58 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 436,816 | 469,099 | 32,283 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 213,208 | 230,249 | 17,041 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Guatemala or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 201,335 against 192,703 in Guatemala as of 2020.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Guatemala and Mexico?
- 8,632, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Mexico?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2018.
- How do Guatemala and Mexico rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 19th 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