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Bahrain: Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)

In , Bahrain's Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) was 97.82.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 89.47 . Bahrain ranks #7 globally out of 29 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 5.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2022–2024)

Bahrain Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) trend

Highlights

Peak
97.87
Trough
97.82
1-year change
0.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
97.8200
97.8500
97.8700

About Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Indicator code: SE.ADT.LITR.ZSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Bahrain's Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) in 2024?
In 2024, Bahrain's Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) was 97.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bahrain's Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) rising or falling?
Bahrain's Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bahrain rank globally on Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)?
In 2024, Bahrain ranked #7 out of 29 countries reporting Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above).
How does Bahrain's Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) compare to the world average?
The global average for Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) in 2024 was 89.47, so Bahrain is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 5.
What is Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) and how is it measured?
Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.