Bolivia, Plurinational State of vs Colombia: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes

Bolivia, Plurinational State of
85.4%
in 2015
Colombia
89.0%
in 2018
Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank
20th
Colombia rank
18th

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes over time

  • Bolivia, Plurinational State of
  • Colombia
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How they compare

Colombia currently reports 89.0% against 85.4% in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, a difference of 3.6%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 20th and Colombia ranks 18th of 36 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bolivia, Plurinational State of Colombia Difference Ahead
2000s 81.3% 85.0% 3.7% Colombia
2010s 84.2% 86.3% 2.1% Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes, Bolivia, Plurinational State of or Colombia?
Colombia, at 89.0% against 85.4% in Bolivia, Plurinational State of as of 2018.
What is the difference in literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes between Bolivia, Plurinational State of and Colombia?
3.6%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia, Plurinational State of and Colombia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2015.
How do Bolivia, Plurinational State of and Colombia rank globally for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes?
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 20th and Colombia ranks 18th of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
36 places, 331 data points, 1976–2019
Last refreshed

Percentage of the population in rural areas between age 25 and age 64 who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 25-64 years by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/