Mexico vs WB: Sub-saharan Africa: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Mexico
201,335
in 2020
WB: Sub-saharan Africa
53.94 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
18th
WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank
18th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- WB: Sub-saharan Africa
How they compare
WB: Sub-saharan Africa currently reports 53.94 million against 201,335 in Mexico, a difference of 53.73 million.
That makes WB: Sub-saharan Africa's figure about 267.9 times Mexico's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, WB: Sub-saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 18th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 18th of 58 countries.
WB: Sub-saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | WB: Sub-saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 439,669 | 48.62 million | 48.18 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 243,975 | 49.61 million | 49.37 million | WB: Sub-saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 201,335 | 50.20 million | 50.00 million | WB: 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, Mexico or WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- WB: 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 Mexico and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 53.73 million, with WB: Sub-saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and WB: Sub-saharan Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Mexico and WB: Sub-saharan Africa rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 18th and WB: Sub-saharan Africa 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