Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Honduras
Honduras: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes was 761,211 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Honduras, 2001–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Honduras recorded 761,211 for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Honduras peaked at 824,722 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 671,368, in 2016.
That places Honduras 31st out of 59 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Honduras, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 760,908 | — |
| 2007 | 760,102 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 777,485 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 782,085 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 793,394 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 811,753 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 736,141 | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 716,566 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 671,368 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 824,722 | +22.8% |
| 2019 | 761,211 | -7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 760,505 | 760,102 | 760,908 | 2 |
| 2010s | 763,858 | 671,368 | 824,722 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
- 28 Sri Lanka 1.30 million compare
- 29 Philippines 1.17 million compare
- 30 Malaysia 1.11 million compare
- 32 Lao People's Democratic Republic 688,200 compare
- 33 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 635,106 compare
- 34 Saudi Arabia 539,462 compare
More education data for Honduras
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,374 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,572 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,321 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,198 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 552,199 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Honduras?
- Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Honduras was 761,211 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 824,722 in 2018.
- What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 671,368 in 2016.
- How does Honduras rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Honduras ranks 31st out of 59 countries with data for 2019.
- Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Honduras data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release