Mexico vs Paraguay: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Mexico
89.3%
in 2018
Paraguay
90.6%
in 2018
Mexico rank
16th
Paraguay rank
15th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- Paraguay
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 90.6% against 89.3% in Mexico, a difference of 1.3%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 16th 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 | Mexico | Paraguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.9% | 89.9% | 6.0% | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 87.0% | 90.8% | 3.8% | 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, Mexico or Paraguay?
- Paraguay, at 90.6% against 89.3% in Mexico as of 2018.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Mexico and Paraguay?
- 1.3%, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Paraguay?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
- How do Mexico and Paraguay rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 16th 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/