Literate and illiterate world population in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Literate and illiterate world population was 1.19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.19
Change on year
down 38.7%
World rank
114th
of 128 countries
All-time high
46.49
in 1975
All-time low
1.19
in 2024
Years of data
8
1975–2024
Literate and illiterate world population in United Arab Emirates, 1975–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 1.19 for literate and illiterate world population in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 38.7% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in United Arab Emirates peaked at 46.49 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 2024.
United Arab Emirates ranks 114th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 46.49 | — |
| 1985 | 28.76 | -38.1% |
| 2005 | 9.97 | -65.3% |
| 2019 | 2.22 | -77.7% |
| 2021 | 1.87 | -15.8% |
| 2022 | 1.71 | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 1.94 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 1.19 | -38.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1.19 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 55% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1.19 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 18% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46.49 | 46.49 | 46.49 | 1 |
| 1980s | 28.76 | 28.76 | 28.76 | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.97 | 9.97 | 9.97 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.68 | 1.19 | 1.94 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.911 (2100)
- Population density 367.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.66 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in United Arab Emirates?
- Literate and illiterate world population in United Arab Emirates was 1.19 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 46.49 in 1975.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 114th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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