Mexico vs Paraguay: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes

Mexico
91.1%
in 2018
Paraguay
92.0%
in 2018
Mexico rank
15th
Paraguay rank
14th

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

  • Mexico
  • Paraguay
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How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 92.0% against 91.1% in Mexico, a difference of 0.9%.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 15th and Paraguay ranks 14th of 36 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 84.1% 89.6% 5.6% Paraguay
2010s 88.1% 91.2% 3.1% Paraguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes, Mexico or Paraguay?
Paraguay, at 92.0% against 91.1% in Mexico as of 2018.
What is the difference in literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes between Mexico and Paraguay?
0.9%, 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 literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes?
Mexico ranks 15th and Paraguay ranks 14th 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/