Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Peru
Peru: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes was 13,189 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Peru, 2004–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Peru recorded 13,189 for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 43.1% on the previous year and down 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Peru peaked at 138,664 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 13,189, in 2020.
That places Peru 23rd 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 138,664 | — |
| 2005 | 114,849 | -17.2% |
| 2006 | 93,429 | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 92,671 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 41,365 | -55.4% |
| 2014 | 25,062 | -39.4% |
| 2015 | 26,184 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 30,511 | +16.5% |
| 2017 | 26,696 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 23,189 | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 13,189 | -43.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 109,903 | 92,671 | 138,664 | 4 |
| 2010s | 28,834 | 23,189 | 41,365 | 6 |
| 2020s | 13,189 | 13,189 | 13,189 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More education data for Peru
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 84,765 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 770,032 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1083 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Peru?
- Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Peru was 13,189 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 138,664 in 2004.
- What is the lowest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,189 in 2020.
- How does Peru rank for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 23rd out of 42 countries with data for 2020.
- Is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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February 2026 Data Release