United Arab Emirates - Literacy Rate 2024

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
98.81% +0.75pp from 2023 Global rank: 3rd

United Arab Emirates's literacy rate was 98.81% in 2024, increased +0.75pp from 98.06% in 2023. This was the 3rd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2024
Literacy Rate by Country - 2024
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Georgia 99.68% 0.1%
2nd Uruguay 98.91% 0.0%
3rd United Arab Emirates 98.81% 0.8%
4th West Bank and Gaza 97.94% 0.1%
5th Saudi Arabia 97.93% 0.3%
6th Bahrain 97.82% 0.0%
7th Panama 96.26% 0.2%
8th Mexico 95.77% -0.1%
9th Colombia 95.34% -0.1%
10th Paraguay 94.86% 0.3%
11th Brazil 94.80% 0.2%
12th Dominican Republic 94.03% -0.3%
13th Peru 93.66% -0.9%
14th South Africa 91.15% 1.3%
15th Lesotho 90.45% -2.2%
16th El Salvador 89.77% -0.1%
17th Cabo Verde 88.47% 1.9%
18th Honduras 88.25% 1.3%
19th Guatemala 82.11% -1.1%
20th Nigeria 70.41% 11.5%

FAQ

What was United Arab Emirates's literacy rate in 2024?

United Arab Emirates's literacy rate in 2024 was 98.81%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How did United Arab Emirates's literacy rate change in 2024?

United Arab Emirates's literacy rate increased by 0.8% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2024?

Georgia had the highest literacy rate in 2024 at 99.68%.

What is the literacy rate of United Arab Emirates in 2024?

The literacy rate of United Arab Emirates in 2024 was 98.81%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How does 2024 compare to 2023 for United Arab Emirates's literacy rate?

United Arab Emirates's literacy rate went from 98.06% in 2023 to 98.81% in 2024, a 0.8% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). View full analysis →