Bangladesh—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #60 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
76.5%
2022
YoY Change
+3.9%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#60
of 86 countries
Maximum
76.5%
2022
Minimum
40.8%
2001
CAGR
+3.0%
13 years
Last
76.5%
Previous
73.6%
Highest
76.5%
Lowest
40.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bangladesh's female literacy rate (%) was 76.5% in 2022, ranking #60 out of 86 countries. This represents a +3.9% change from 2021. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 76.5% (2022) and the lowest was 40.8% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 76.5% | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 73.6% | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 72.0% | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 71.9% | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 71.2% | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 70.1% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 69.9% | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 62.3% | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 57.9% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 57.8% | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 54.2% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 55.1% | +35.0% |
| 2001 | 40.8% |
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 |