Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female in Paraguay
Paraguay: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female was 7,892 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female in Paraguay, 1982–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female in Paraguay is 7,892, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female in Paraguay peaked at 35,912 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 4,786, 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, female in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 35,912 | — |
| 1992 | 18,165 | -49.4% |
| 2007 | 6,987 | -61.5% |
| 2008 | 10,232 | +46.4% |
| 2009 | 5,906 | -42.3% |
| 2010 | 7,476 | +26.6% |
| 2012 | 11,338 | +51.7% |
| 2013 | 4,786 | -57.8% |
| 2014 | 9,282 | +93.9% |
| 2015 | 6,240 | -32.8% |
| 2016 | 7,836 | +25.6% |
| 2018 | 6,766 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 7,800 | +15.3% |
| 2020 | 7,892 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35,912 | 35,912 | 35,912 | 1 |
| 1990s | 18,165 | 18,165 | 18,165 | 1 |
| 2000s | 7,708 | 5,906 | 10,232 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7,690 | 4,786 | 11,338 | 8 |
| 2020s | 7,892 | 7,892 | 7,892 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 35 Jordan 11,157 compare
- 36 Dominican Republic 11,068 compare
- 37 El Salvador 7,984 compare
- 39 Spain 5,932 compare
- 40 Saudi Arabia 5,670 compare
- 41 Ecuador 5,039 compare
More education data for Paraguay
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 344,542 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.2106 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0497 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 365,667 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.7106 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0528 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.1209 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,694 (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.5148 % change on previous year (2004)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female in Paraguay?
- Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female in Paraguay was 7,892 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 35,912 in 1982.
- What is the lowest youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,786 in 2013.
- How does Paraguay rank for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female?
- Paraguay ranks 38th out of 58 countries with data for 2020.
- Is youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, female rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release