Qatar vs United States of America: Duration of compulsory education
Qatar
12
in 2025
United States of America
12
in 2025
Qatar rank
33rd
United States of America rank
33rd
Duration of compulsory education over time
- Qatar
- United States of America
How they compare
Qatar currently reports 12 against 12 in United States of America, a difference of 0.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Qatar ranks 33rd and United States of America ranks 33rd of 200 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Qatar | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 12 | 3 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 9 | 12 | 3 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 11.5 | 12 | 0.5 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education, Qatar or United States of America?
- Qatar, at 12 against 12 in United States of America as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between Qatar and United States of America?
- 0, with Qatar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and United States of America?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Qatar and United States of America rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
- Qatar ranks 33rd and United States of America ranks 33rd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Duration of compulsory education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.