Colombia vs Sri Lanka: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Colombia
88.6%
in 2018
Sri Lanka
91.2%
in 2018
Colombia rank
17th
Sri Lanka rank
14th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 91.2% against 88.6% in Colombia, a difference of 2.6%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 17th and Sri Lanka ranks 14th of 38 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.6% | 90.3% | 5.7% | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 87.4% | 91.3% | 3.9% | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Colombia or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 91.2% against 88.6% in Colombia as of 2018.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 2.6%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2018.
- How do Colombia and Sri Lanka rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 17th and Sri Lanka ranks 14th of 38 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total number of adults in rural areas over age 15 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/