MDG: Sub-saharan Africa vs Mexico: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
MDG: Sub-saharan Africa
53.94 million
in 2024
Mexico
201,335
in 2020
MDG: Sub-saharan Africa rank
18th
Mexico rank
18th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- MDG: Sub-saharan Africa
- Mexico
How they compare
MDG: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 53.94 million against 201,335 in Mexico, a difference of 53.73 million.
That makes MDG: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 267.9 times Mexico's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, MDG: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
MDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 18th of 204 groups.
MDG: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Sub-saharan Africa | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.62 million | 439,669 | 48.18 million | MDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 49.61 million | 243,975 | 49.37 million | MDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 50.20 million | 201,335 | 50.00 million | MDG: Sub-saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, MDG: Sub-saharan Africa or Mexico?
- MDG: Sub-saharan Africa, at 53.94 million against 201,335 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between MDG: Sub-saharan Africa and Mexico?
- 53.73 million, with MDG: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Sub-saharan Africa and Mexico?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do MDG: Sub-saharan Africa and Mexico rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- MDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 18th of 204 groups.
- 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