Mexico vs Sri Lanka: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 92.2% against 91.1% in Mexico, a difference of 1.1%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 15th and Sri Lanka ranks 13th of 36 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.8% | 90.6% | 6.8% | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 88.8% | 92.0% | 3.2% | Sri Lanka |
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 Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 92.2% 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 Sri Lanka?
- 1.1%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Sri Lanka?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2018.
- How do Mexico and Sri Lanka rank globally for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 15th and Sri Lanka ranks 13th 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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About this data
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/