Qatar Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
97.75%
+0.27pp (+0.3%)
Qatar Literacy Rate (1986–2014)
Overview
Qatar's literacy rate stood at 97.75% in 2014, a rise of +0.27pp from 2013. Qatar ranked 8th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.75% | +0.27pp | #8 |
| 2013 | 97.48% | +0.80pp | #6 |
| 2012 | 96.68% | +0.27pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 96.41% | +0.13pp | #20 |
| 2010 | 96.28% | +1.56pp | #9 |
| 2009 | 94.72% | +0.73pp | #8 |
| 2008 | 93.99% | +0.91pp | #9 |
| 2007 | 93.08% | +4.12pp | #9 |
| 2004 | 88.96% | +5.70pp | #7 |
| 1997 | 83.26% | +7.62pp | #2 |
| 1986 | 75.64% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3%
GDP growth 4.2%
C/A balance 26.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qatar's literacy rate?▾
Qatar's literacy rate was 97.75% in 2014. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest literacy rate in Qatar?▾
Qatar's literacy rate peaked at 97.75% in 2014.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Qatar?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Qatar was 75.64% in 1986.
How does Qatar rank in literacy rate?▾
Qatar ranks 8th globally in literacy rate as of 2014.
What is the World Bank indicator code for literacy rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the literacy rate of Qatar in 2014?▾
The literacy rate of Qatar in 2014 was 97.75%. This ranks 8th in the world.
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APA
Qatar Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/qatar/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_qatar_literacy-rate,
title = {Qatar Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}