Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female in Ecuador
Ecuador: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female was 2,655 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female in Ecuador, 2001–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female in Ecuador is 2,655, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 181.2% on the previous year and down 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female in Ecuador peaked at 23,795 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 944, in 2021.
That places Ecuador 30th out of 42 countries with data for 2022, 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, female in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23,795 | — |
| 2007 | 11,553 | -51.4% |
| 2008 | 11,061 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 8,822 | -20.2% |
| 2010 | 8,988 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 10,359 | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 7,860 | -24.1% |
| 2013 | 8,641 | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 6,206 | -28.2% |
| 2015 | 9,324 | +50.2% |
| 2016 | 7,777 | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 5,042 | -35.2% |
| 2020 | 4,875 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 944 | -80.6% |
| 2022 | 2,655 | +181.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,808 | 8,822 | 23,795 | 4 |
| 2010s | 8,025 | 5,042 | 10,359 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,825 | 944 | 4,875 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More education data for Ecuador
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.72 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0951 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.72 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0951 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 855,290 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female in Ecuador?
- Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female in Ecuador was 2,655 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 23,795 in 2001.
- What is the lowest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 944 in 2021.
- How does Ecuador rank for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female?
- Ecuador ranks 30th out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release