Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait
Kuwait: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes was 3,981 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait, 2006–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2018, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait stood at 3,981.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait peaked at 6,364 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2,971, in 2015.
That places Kuwait 32nd out of 42 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5,619 | — |
| 2007 | 6,364 | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 4,965 | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 5,128 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,971 | -42.1% |
| 2017 | 3,186 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 3,981 | +25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,992 | 5,619 | 6,364 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,046 | 2,971 | 5,128 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait?
- Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes in Kuwait was 3,981 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 6,364 in 2007.
- What is the lowest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,971 in 2015.
- How does Kuwait rank for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 32nd out of 42 countries with data for 2018.
- Is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, rural, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release