The literacy rate measures the percentage of people aged 15 and above who can read and write. The source does not provide data for 2021. In 2022, the total literacy rate in Palestine was over 97.8 percent, while for men specifically it was almost 99 percent, and for women it was slightly lower at 96 percent.

Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction programmes, both sexes (%) in Palestine was reported at 8.8175 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction programmes, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) in Palestine was reported at 98 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Palestine: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24: The latest value from 2022 is 99 percent, unchanged from 99 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 90.04 percent, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for Palestine from 1997 to 2022 is 98.89 percent. The minimum value, 97 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 2004.

Graph and download economic data for Literacy Rate, Adult Total for the Occupied Palestinian Territory (SEADTLITRZSPSE) from 1997 to 2022 about Palestinian Territory, literacy, adult, and rate.

Current Education Expenditure: Tertiary: % of Total Expenditure in Tertiary Public Institutions data was reported at 87.426 % in 2021. Current Education Expenditure: Tertiary: % of Total Expenditure in Tertiary Public Institutions data is updated yearly, averaging 87.426 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.426 % in 2021 and a record low of 87.426 % in 2021. Current Education Expenditure: Tertiary: % of Total Expenditure in Tertiary Public Institutions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Median;

This dataset shows the indicators at different education levels and the education status in Gaza Strip up to 2023.

Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Social Sciences, Journalism and Information programmes, both sexes (%) in Palestine was reported at 6.3678 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Social Sciences, Business and Law programmes, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Percentage of teachers in upper secondary education who are female (%) in Palestine was reported at 52.31 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Percentage of teachers in upper secondary education who are female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This data is a summary of the violations against education in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 27.219 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.647 % for 2017. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 26.063 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.859 % in 2002 and a record low of 15.332 % in 2000. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in March 2019.; Weighted average;

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UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least completed post-secondary education (ISCED 4 or higher). Male in Palestine was reported at 24.99 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Percentage of population age 25+ with at least completed post-secondary education (ISCED 4 or higher). Male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 53.955 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54.848 % for 2017. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 38.145 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.848 % in 2017 and a record low of 22.617 % in 2002. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in March 2019.; Weighted average;

Data generated as part of a needs assessment survey conducted as part of ROMOR, a project funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Union in the period from October 2016 to October 2019. A questionnaire was prepared under the supervision of Palestinian Universities participating in the project. The results of the study will be used to create and develop institutional repositories to store the digital outputs of scientific research at the institutions of higher education in Palestine. The results will be also used to provide the vocational and academic training, and the institutional policies required to manage, organize the use, and populate the prospective repositories. This objective will contribute in promoting the access to and benefit of the results of scientific research in Palestine, and increase its impact at the local and international levels. This questionnaire was distributed to the representative of each institution, who in turn forwarded it to the suitable persons in the institution. Data was collected between January 4th and February 19th 2017. Paper and electronic versions of a questionnaire were prepared in both Arabic and English. The project coordinators at partner PS HEIs were requested to circulate the electronic questionnaire to all researchers and members of academic staff. Data was collected by ROMOR partners at:

    ● The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)


    ● Al-Quds Open University (QOU)


    ● Birzeit University (BZU)


    ● Palestine Technical University-Kadoori (KAD)

Data generated as part of a needs assessment survey conducted as part of ROMOR, a project funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Union in the period from October 2016 to October 2019. A questionnaire was prepared under the supervision of Palestinian Universities participating in the project. The results of the study will be used to create and develop institutional repositories to store the digital outputs of scientific research at the institutions of higher education in Palestine. The results will be also used to provide the vocational and academic training, and the institutional policies required to manage, organize the use, and populate the prospective repositories. This objective will contribute in promoting the access to and benefit of the results of scientific research in Palestine, and increase its impact at the local and international levels. This questionnaire was distributed to the representative of each institution, who in turn forwarded it to the suitable persons in the institution. Data was collected between January 4th and February 19th 2017. Paper and electronic versions of a questionnaire were prepared in both Arabic and English. The project coordinators at partner PS HEIs were requested to circulate the electronic questionnaire to all researchers and members of academic staff. Data was collected by ROMOR partners at:

● The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)

● Al-Quds Open University (QOU)

● Birzeit University (BZU)

● Palestine Technical University-Kadoori (KAD)

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Abstract

The main objective of this report is to provide statistical data about the educational establishments covering fields such as: • Outside environmental effects (Noise, smell, dust, smoke ) • Water consumption and water sources. • Wastewater • Solid waste management

Geographic coverage

State of Palestine.

Analysis unit

Eductional Establishment

Universe

All establishments in the education sector is updated annually by administrative records of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Kind of data

Complete enumeration [enu]

Sampling procedure

All establishments in the education sector is updated annually by administrative records of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The environmental questionnaire was designed in accordance with similar country experiments and according to international standards and recommendations for the most important indicators, taking into account the special situation of the West Bank.

Cleaning operations

The data processing stage consisted of the following operations:

Editing before data entry All questionnaires were edited again in the office using the same instructions adopted for editing in the field

Data entry Then data was entered into the computer, using Microsoft Access. The data entry program was prepared to satisfy a number of requirements such as: - Duplication of the questionnaire on the computer screen. - Logical and consistency check of data entered. - Possibility for internal editing of questions answered. - Maintaining a minimum of digital data entry and fieldwork errors. - User-friendly handling. - Possibility of transferring data into another format to be used and analyzed using other analytical statistical systems such as SAS and SPSS.

Response rate

The response was 100%

Sampling error estimates

Sampling errors are measurable and very limited in this report, because the study covered all educational establishments in the Palestinian Territory.

Data appraisal

The non-sampling errors could not be determined easily, due to the diversity of sources (e.g. the interviewers, respondents, editors, coders, data entry operators…etc). To minimize such errors, data was edited before and after the data entry process.

Abstract

Environmental statistics relating to educational establishments are very interesting and constitute an important tool in decision making, planning, and public debate. Since there is little data on this subject in Palestine.

PCBS regularly implements a specialized survey on the environment in relation to the educational sector to provide the required statistics. This survey was conducted during 2016 and covered all educational establishments in Palestine, including all the different sectors (governmental sector, UNRWA, private sector, non-governmental organizations).

Analysis unit

Educational Establishment

Universe

The target population of this survey was all educational establishments, including: 1. Educational establishments belonging to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Al-Awqaf. 2. Educational establishments belonging to UNRWA. 3. Educational establishments belonging to non-governmental organizations. 4. Educational establishments belonging to the private sector

Kind of data

Complete enumeration [enu]

Sampling procedure

The frame was all establishments in the educational sector, as updated annually in the administrative records of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Sampling deviation

There is not any deviations

Mode of data collection

Self Assessment Directed Questionnaire [SAQ]

Research instrument

The environmental questionnaire was designed in accordance with similar international The environmental questionnaire was designed in accordance with similar international experiences and according to international standards and recommendations for the most important indicators, taking into account the special context of Palestine.

Cleaning operations

The data processing stage consisted of the following operations:

Editing Before Data Entry: All questionnaires were edited in the office using the same instructions adopted for editing in the field.

Data Entry: Data were then entered into the computer using Microsoft Access. The data entry program was set up to satisfy a number of requirements, such as: Identify duplication in the questionnaire during data entry. Application of checks on logic and consistency during data collection. Ability to perform within record as well as cross-record checks. Minimize the number of errors by field workers or during data entry. User-friendly handling of errors. Possibility of transferring data into another format to be used and analyzed by other analytical statistical systems such as SPSS.

Response rate

Response rate = %100

Sampling error estimates

In general, quality refers to the degree to which a group of correlative particularities of specific requirements are fulfilled. Thus, statistical data quality refers to all fields related to statistics that meet users' requirements and expectations regarding content, form and method of presentation. Two types of error may affect the quality of data, namely sampling and non-sampling errors.

Sampling Errors: Sampling errors are measurable and are very limited in this survey since the study covered all educational establishments in Palestine.

Non-Sampling Errors: The non-sampling errors could not be determined easily due to the diversity of sources (e.g. interviewers, respondents, editors, coders, date entry operators…etc). To minimize such errors, data were edited before and after the data entry process.

Literacy rate, youth male (% of males ages 15-24) in Palestine was reported at 99 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Literacy rate, youth male (% of males ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Abstract

The surveys is designed to collect, analyze and disseminate demographic and health data pertaining to the Palestinian population living in the Palestinian Territory, with a focus on demography, fertility, family planning and maternal and child health. The 2000 survey also includes new sections and elements, such as basic health and socio-economic information on different groups within the population, and children less than five years, children aged 5-17 years.

Geographic coverage

The Data are representative at region level (West Bank, Gaza Strip), locality type (urban, rural, camp)

Analysis unit

Household, individual

Universe

The survey covered all the Palestinian households who are a usual residence in the Palestinian Territory.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Sample frame and sample design: The list of all Palestinian households has been constructed from the updated frame in 1997. The master sample was drawn to be used for different surveys.

The sample type was a stratified cluster random sample: First stage: 481 EAs were selected from all Palestinian Territory. Second stage: A systematic random sample of 120 households was selected from each enumeration Area (EA) in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Sample size: The number of the households in the sample was 6,349 households: 4,295 in the West Bank and 2,054 in Gaza Strip.

Moreover, the standard errors of survey estimates must be calculated so that the user may identify the accuracy of the estimates and reliability of the survey. The total error of the survey can be categorized into two types: Statistical errors and non-statistical errors. Non-statistical errors are related to the procedures of statistical operation at the different stages such as failure to interpret the questions of the questionnaire, not wanting or failure to give the correct answer, and poor statistical coverage, etc. These errors depend on the type of work, training and supervision, efficiency of design, implementation and related activities. The work team made best efforts to reduce non-statistical errors during all stages. Statistical errors, however, can be assessed and often measured by the standard deviation, which was calculated using CENVAR software package using the Ultimate Cluster method to calculate variation

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionnaire was consisted of the following parts:

• Household part: consisted household roster including demographic variables such as age, sex, date of birth, smoking, health insurance, labor force status, education variables, and others. In addition to child discipline section for children aged 2-14 years, child labor for children aged 5-17 years and education section for persons aged 5-24 years.
• Dwelling part: including questions on housing conditions such as main drinking water source, iodized salt and other socio-economic indicators.
• Women part: this part was designed to collect data from all ever-married women 15-54 years old. It consists of seven sections: Reproduction, Contraception, Pregnancy and Breast Feeding, Tetanus Toxoid (TT), Health Awareness and Public Health, Awareness of AIDS, Fertility Preference.
• Child part: this part was designed to collect data from all children aged less than 5 years, it consists of five sections: Child Education, Child Labor, Child health and Immunization, Children Ophthalmic Health, and Anthropometry.

Cleaning operations

Data editing took place at a number of stages through the processing including:

1. office editing and coding
2. during data entry
3. structure checking and completeness
4. structural checking of SPSS data files

Response rate

The survey sample consists of about 6,349 cv households of which 6,204 households completed the interview; whereas 4,164 households from the West Bank and 2,040 households in Gaza Strip. Weights were modified to account for non-response rate. The response rate in the West Bank reached 96.9% while in the Gaza Strip it reached 99.3%. The response rate in the Palestinian Territory reached 97.7%.

Sampling error estimates

Detailed information on the sampling Error is available in the Survey Report.

Data appraisal

Detailed information on the data appraisal is available in the Survey Report.