Qatar: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Qatar

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 98.71
 Year 2014
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1986 - 2014
 Average 96.74
 Min - Max 89.54 - 99.06
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2014 is 98.71 percent, a decline from 98.96 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 89.93 percent, based on data from 50 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 1986 to 2014 is 96.74 percent. The minimum value, 89.54 percent, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 99.06 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Qatar - Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 - Recent values chart

Historical series
Qatar - Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 - historical chart - 1986-2014




Definition: Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

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