Paraguay vs Spain: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Paraguay
16,238
in 2020
Spain
13,206
in 2021
Paraguay rank
38th
Spain rank
39th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Paraguay
- Spain
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 16,238 against 13,206 in Spain, a difference of 3,032.
That makes Paraguay's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Spain ahead.
Paraguay ranks 38th and Spain ranks 39th of 58 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Paraguay averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18,653 | 21,597 | 2,944 | Spain |
| 2010s | 17,804 | 15,465 | 2,339 | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 16,238 | 18,003 | 1,765 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Paraguay or Spain?
- Paraguay, at 16,238 against 13,206 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Paraguay and Spain?
- 3,032, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Spain?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2020.
- How do Paraguay and Spain rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 38th and Spain ranks 39th 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.
Individual pages
About this data
February 2026 Data Release