Lebanon Comes First Among Arab Countries In PhD Holders

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May 19, 2026 at 12:03 am

A recent Caldwell study on education in the Middle East shows that Lebanon ranks first among Arab countries in the share of PhD holders, with 2.30% of its population holding doctoral degrees. It is followed by Saudi Arabia at 0.90%, while the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, and Jordan each record around 0.80%.

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The study also highlights that smaller countries tend to perform more closely across education indicators. In the Gulf region, Qatar stands at 0.50%, while Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman all sit at approximately 0.30%, reflecting relatively similar levels of doctoral attainment across the region.

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