Qatar Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Qatar's youth literacy rate was 98.71% in 2014, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2014.
Overview
Qatar's youth literacy rate stood at 98.71% in 2014, a decline of +0.25pp from 2013. Qatar ranked 19th globally.
Qatar's youth literacy rate has experienced significant improvement, with the indicator reaching an all-time peak of 99.06% in 2012, only narrowly surpassing Paraguay's rate. By 2014, the youth literacy rate had slightly declined to 98.71%, a value shared with Paraguay. The progress made in Qatar's youth literacy rate since 1986, when it was at a trough of 89.54%, is notable. This improvement suggests that the country has made substantial investments in education, particularly during the period of rapid economic growth that began in the early 2000s. However, the slight decline in the rate between 2012 and 2014 may indicate that Qatar is facing challenges in maintaining its momentum. To continue improving its youth literacy rate, Qatar will need to sustain its investment in education and address any emerging disparities in access to quality education.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 98.71% | −0.25pp | #19 |
| 2013 | 98.96% | −0.10pp | #13 |
| 2012 | 99.06% | +1.18pp | #12 |
| 2011 | 97.88% | +1.06pp | #37 |
| 2010 | 96.82% | −0.94pp | #31 |
| 2009 | 97.76% | +2.07pp | #22 |
| 2008 | 95.69% | −3.37pp | #24 |
| 2007 | 99.06% | +3.14pp | #5 |
| 2004 | 95.92% | +1.13pp | #10 |
| 1997 | 94.79% | +5.25pp | #2 |
| 1986 | 89.54% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's youth literacy rate was 98.71% in 2014. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.06% in 2007.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Qatar was 89.54% in 1986.
Qatar ranks 19th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Qatar in 2014 was 98.71%. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Qatar Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}