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United Arab Emirates - Youth Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank
99.61% +0.07pp from 2023 Global rank: 3rd

United Arab Emirates's youth literacy rate was 99.61% in 2024, increased +0.07pp from 99.54% in 2023. This was the 3rd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2024▾
Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 2024
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Saudi Arabia 99.89% 0.4%
2nd Georgia 99.66% 0.3%
3rd United Arab Emirates 99.61% 0.1%
4th Bahrain 99.52% 0.3%
5th Peru 99.49% 0.1%
6th West Bank and Gaza 99.40% 0.0%
7th Brazil 99.36% 0.1%
8th Mexico 99.20% 0.0%
9th Panama 99.20% 0.3%
10th Uruguay 99.02% 0.0%
11th Colombia 98.96% 0.0%
12th Paraguay 98.62% -0.3%
13th Cabo Verde 98.32% 0.2%
14th El Salvador 98.24% 0.2%
15th Dominican Republic 98.21% -0.3%
16th South Africa 97.17% 0.5%
17th Lesotho 96.48% -1.0%
18th Honduras 95.77% 0.2%
19th Guatemala 95.36% -1.7%
20th Nigeria 81.36% 10.4%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS)

FAQ

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

United Arab Emirates's youth literacy rate in 2024 was 99.61%. This ranked 3rd globally.

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

United Arab Emirates's youth literacy rate increased by 0.1% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 2024?▾

Saudi Arabia had the highest youth literacy rate in 2024 at 99.89%.

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

The youth literacy rate of United Arab Emirates in 2024 was 99.61%. This ranked 3rd globally.

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

United Arab Emirates's youth literacy rate went from 99.54% in 2023 to 99.61% in 2024, a 0.1% increase.

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

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