United Arab Emirates vs WB: Central Europe and the Baltics: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes
United Arab Emirates
98.8%
in 2024
WB: Central Europe and the Baltics
99.5%
in 2024
United Arab Emirates rank
11th
WB: Central Europe and the Baltics rank
10th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes over time
- United Arab Emirates
- WB: Central Europe and the Baltics
How they compare
WB: Central Europe and the Baltics currently reports 99.5% against 98.8% in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, WB: Central Europe and the Baltics has been ahead every year.
United Arab Emirates ranks 11th and WB: Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 10th of 89 countries.
WB: Central Europe and the Baltics has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | WB: Central Europe and the Baltics | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 71.2% | 98.1% | 26.8% | WB: Central Europe and the Baltics |
| 2010s | 97.8% | 99.4% | 1.7% | WB: Central Europe and the Baltics |
| 2020s | 98.3% | 99.5% | 1.2% | WB: Central Europe and the Baltics |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes, United Arab Emirates or WB: Central Europe and the Baltics?
- WB: Central Europe and the Baltics, at 99.5% against 98.8% in United Arab Emirates as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes between United Arab Emirates and WB: Central Europe and the Baltics?
- 0.7%, with WB: Central Europe and the Baltics ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and WB: Central Europe and the Baltics?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2024.
- How do United Arab Emirates and WB: Central Europe and the Baltics rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 11th and WB: Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 10th of 89 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes (%). 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