Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay
Paraguay: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes was 16,238 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay, 1982–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2020, youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay stood at 16,238.
The figure is down 18.3% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 68,307 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 13,553, in 2013.
That places Paraguay 38th out of 58 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.
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 68,307 | — |
| 1992 | 34,894 | -48.9% |
| 2007 | 14,067 | -59.7% |
| 2008 | 24,112 | +71.4% |
| 2009 | 17,780 | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 16,632 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 22,188 | +33.4% |
| 2013 | 13,553 | -38.9% |
| 2014 | 15,777 | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 16,575 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 19,077 | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 20,825 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 19,885 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 16,238 | -18.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 68,307 | 68,307 | 68,307 | 1 |
| 1990s | 34,894 | 34,894 | 34,894 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,653 | 14,067 | 24,112 | 3 |
| 2010s | 18,064 | 13,553 | 22,188 | 8 |
| 2020s | 16,238 | 16,238 | 16,238 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More education data for Paraguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,286 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,773 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 109,864 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,763 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 710,209 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4674 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1025 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Paraguay was 16,238 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 68,307 in 1982.
- What is the lowest youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,553 in 2013.
- How does Paraguay rank for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 38th out of 58 countries with data for 2020.
- Is youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release