Albania—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #16 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
97.2%
2023
YoY Change
-1.8%
2017 → 2023
Global Rank
#16
of 86 countries
Maximum
99.1%
2017
Minimum
94.7%
2008
CAGR
-0.0%
6 years
Last
97.2%
Previous
99.1%
Highest
99.1%
Lowest
94.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Albania's female literacy rate (%) was 97.2% in 2023, ranking #16 out of 86 countries. This represents a -1.8% change from 2017. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 99.1% (2017) and the lowest was 94.7% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97.2% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 99.1% | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 96.1% | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 95.7% | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 94.7% | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 98.3% |
Top Countries — Female Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Armenia | 99.9% | 2023 |
| 7 | Azerbaijan | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 8 | Nauru | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 9 | Georgia | 99.6% | 2024 |
| 10 | Spain | 99.6% | 2021 |