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Qatar - Literacy Rate 2012

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
96.68% +0.27pp from 2011 Global rank: 7th

Qatar's literacy rate was 96.68% in 2012, increased +0.27pp from 96.41% in 2011. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2012▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 2012
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Azerbaijan 99.78% 0.0%
2nd Cuba 99.67% -0.1%
3rd Uruguay 98.40% 0.1%
4th Spain 97.89% 0.1%
5th Jordan 97.89% 2.1%
6th Albania 97.25% 0.4%
7th Qatar 96.68% 0.3%
8th Singapore 96.37% 0.2%
9th West Bank and Gaza 95.67% 0.7%
10th Kuwait 95.51% 1.1%
11th Türkiye 94.92% 0.9%
12th Bolivia, Plurinational State of 94.46% 2.4%
13th Mexico 94.23% 0.8%
14th Paraguay 94.20% 0.4%
15th Peru 93.84% 4.7%
16th South Africa 93.73% 0.7%
17th Suriname 92.87% -1.9%
18th Ecuador 92.06% 0.5%
19th Mauritius 91.77% 2.8%
20th Brazil 91.34% -0.1%
21st Dominican Republic 90.16% 0.1%
22nd São Tomé and Principe 90.14% 6.2%
23rd Nicaragua 85.61% 9.8%
24th El Salvador 85.47% 0.0%
25th Honduras 85.36% 0.3%
26th Cabo Verde 85.33% 3.8%
27th Iran, Islamic Republic of 83.63% 0.1%
28th Tunisia 80.22% 0.7%
29th Guatemala 78.26% 13.3%
30th Tanzania 78.10% 12.5%
31st Iraq 77.20% 4.3%
32nd Congo, Democratic Republic of 75.02% 11.7%
33rd Haiti 74.03% 26.0%
34th Egypt, Arab Republic of 73.87% 2.5%
35th Madagascar 71.57% 1.2%
36th Uganda 70.20% -4.1%
37th India 69.84% 0.8%
38th Morocco 69.16% 3.1%
39th Rwanda 68.33% 5.3%
40th Bangladesh 57.86% -1.5%
41st Pakistan 56.76% 3.7%
42nd Bhutan 55.32% 4.8%
43rd Niger 30.56% 6.6%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Qatar's literacy rate in 2012?▾

Qatar's literacy rate in 2012 was 96.68%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did Qatar's literacy rate change in 2012?▾

Qatar's literacy rate increased by 0.3% in 2012 compared to 2011.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2012?▾

Azerbaijan had the highest literacy rate in 2012 at 99.78%.

What is the literacy rate of Qatar in 2012?▾

The literacy rate of Qatar in 2012 was 96.68%. This ranked 7th globally.

How does 2012 compare to 2011 for Qatar's literacy rate?▾

Qatar's literacy rate went from 96.41% in 2011 to 96.68% in 2012, a 0.3% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 5.3%. View full analysis →

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