Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia

Indonesia: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes was 85,458 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
85,458
Change on year
down 23.0%
World rank
19th
of 42 countries
All-time high
1.17 million
in 2006
All-time low
85,458
in 2020
Years of data
11
2004–2020

Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia, 2004–2020

0250.0k500.0k750.0k1.0M1.2M2004201220202004: 447.7k2006: 1.2M2008: 202.4k2009: 190.3k2010: 511.2k2011: 416.0k2014: 133.3k2015: 132.6k2016: 127.4k2018: 111.0k2020: 85.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2020, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia stood at 85,458. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is down 23.0% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia peaked at 1.17 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 85,458, in 2020.

That places Indonesia 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (number) in Indonesia, 2004 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2004 447,749
2006 1.17 million +161.6%
2008 202,387 -82.7%
2009 190,339 -6.0%
2010 511,230 +168.6%
2011 415,965 -18.6%
2014 133,270 -68.0%
2015 132,601 -0.5%
2016 127,400 -3.9%
2018 110,972 -12.9%
2020 85,458 -23.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 502,971 190,339 1.17 million 4
2010s 238,573 110,972 511,230 6
2020s 85,458 85,458 85,458 1

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 16 Philippines 110,815 compare
  2. 17 Mexico 94,830 compare
  3. 18 Brazil 90,795 compare
  4. 20 Honduras 60,247 compare
  5. 21 Colombia 34,876 compare
  6. 22 Sri Lanka 34,315 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia?
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Indonesia was 85,458 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 1.17 million in 2006.
What is the lowest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 85,458 in 2020.
How does Indonesia rank for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
Indonesia ranks 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2020.
Is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
42 places, 391 data points, 1976–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release