United Arab Emirates vs WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd): Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes
United Arab Emirates
98.8%
in 2024
WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd)
99.4%
in 2024
United Arab Emirates rank
11th
WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) rank
11th
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes over time
- United Arab Emirates
- WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd)
How they compare
WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) currently reports 99.4% against 98.8% in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) has been ahead every year.
United Arab Emirates ranks 11th and WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) ranks 11th of 89 countries.
WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 71.2% | 94.7% | 23.4% | WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2000s | 90.0% | 97.6% | 7.6% | WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2010s | 97.8% | 99.3% | 1.5% | WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2020s | 98.3% | 99.3% | 1.0% | WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) |
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: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd)?
- WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd), at 99.4% 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: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd)?
- 0.6%, with WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd)?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2024.
- How do United Arab Emirates and WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) rank globally for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 11th and WB: Europe & Central Asia (ida & Ibrd) ranks 11th 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