UNICEF: West and Central Africa vs Uruguay: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
UNICEF: West and Central Africa
30.95 million
in 2024
Uruguay
4,409
in 2022
UNICEF: West and Central Africa rank
46th
Uruguay rank
47th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
UNICEF: West and Central Africa currently reports 30.95 million against 4,409 in Uruguay, a difference of 30.94 million.
That makes UNICEF: West and Central Africa's figure about 7,018.6 times Uruguay's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, UNICEF: West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 46th and Uruguay ranks 47th of 204 groups.
UNICEF: West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | UNICEF: West and Central Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.39 million | 5,942 | 28.39 million | UNICEF: West and Central Africa |
| 2010s | 28.04 million | 5,647 | 28.04 million | UNICEF: West and Central Africa |
| 2020s | 29.55 million | 4,409 | 29.55 million | UNICEF: West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, UNICEF: West and Central Africa or Uruguay?
- UNICEF: West and Central Africa, at 30.95 million against 4,409 in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between UNICEF: West and Central Africa and Uruguay?
- 30.94 million, with UNICEF: West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for UNICEF: West and Central Africa and Uruguay?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.
- How do UNICEF: West and Central Africa and Uruguay rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 46th and Uruguay ranks 47th 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