Dominican Republic vs Paraguay: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Dominican Republic
88.1%
in 2016
Paraguay
90.6%
in 2018
Dominican Republic rank
18th
Paraguay rank
15th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Dominican Republic
- Paraguay
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 90.6% against 88.1% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 2.5%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 18th and Paraguay ranks 15th of 38 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | Paraguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.0% | 90.8% | 10.8% | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 85.2% | 90.8% | 5.6% | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Dominican Republic or Paraguay?
- Paraguay, at 90.6% against 88.1% in Dominican Republic as of 2018.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Dominican Republic and Paraguay?
- 2.5%, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Paraguay?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2016.
- How do Dominican Republic and Paraguay rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 18th and Paraguay ranks 15th 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/