SDG: Least Developed Countries vs United Arab Emirates: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
SDG: Least Developed Countries
227.39 million
in 2024
United Arab Emirates
102,819
in 2024
SDG: Least Developed Countries rank
43rd
United Arab Emirates rank
46th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- SDG: Least Developed Countries
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
SDG: Least Developed Countries currently reports 227.39 million against 102,819 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 227.29 million.
That makes SDG: Least Developed Countries's figure about 2,211.5 times United Arab Emirates's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, SDG: Least Developed Countries has been ahead every year.
SDG: Least Developed Countries ranks 43rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 46th of 203 groups.
SDG: Least Developed Countries has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | SDG: Least Developed Countries | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 192.22 million | 354,126 | 191.87 million | SDG: Least Developed Countries |
| 2010s | 211.78 million | 163,410 | 211.62 million | SDG: Least Developed Countries |
| 2020s | 222.56 million | 129,148 | 222.43 million | SDG: Least Developed Countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, SDG: Least Developed Countries or United Arab Emirates?
- SDG: Least Developed Countries, at 227.39 million against 102,819 in United Arab Emirates as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between SDG: Least Developed Countries and United Arab Emirates?
- 227.29 million, with SDG: Least Developed Countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for SDG: Least Developed Countries and United Arab Emirates?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do SDG: Least Developed Countries and United Arab Emirates rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- SDG: Least Developed Countries ranks 43rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 46th of 203 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release