Mexico vs Thailand: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Mexico
201,335
in 2020
Thailand
176,559
in 2018
Mexico rank
18th
Thailand rank
21st
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- Thailand
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 201,335 against 176,559 in Thailand, a difference of 24,776.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 18th and Thailand ranks 21st of 58 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 472,007 | 206,678 | 265,329 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 255,478 | 217,941 | 37,537 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Mexico or Thailand?
- Mexico, at 201,335 against 176,559 in Thailand as of 2020.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Mexico and Thailand?
- 24,776, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Thailand?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
- How do Mexico and Thailand rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 18th and Thailand ranks 21st 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