South Africa—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Latest Value
90.8%
2024
YoY Change
+1.6%
2021 → 2024
Maximum
94.5%
2019
Minimum
87.0%
2007
CAGR
+0.3%
11 years
Last
90.8%
Previous
89.4%
Highest
94.5%
Lowest
87.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90.8% | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 89.4% | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 94.5% | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 91.9% | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 93.4% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 93.1% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 92.6% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 92.1% | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 91.7% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 91.8% | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 87.0% |