Burundi—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
66.2%
2020
YoY Change
+8.2%
2017 → 2020
Maximum
66.2%
2020
Minimum
43.2%
2008
CAGR
+1.2%
6 years
Last
66.2%
Previous
61.2%
Highest
66.2%
Lowest
43.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Burundi's female literacy rate (%) was 66.2% in 2020. This represents a +8.2% change from 2017. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 66.2% (2020) and the lowest was 43.2% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66.2% | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 61.2% | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 59.4% | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 54.6% | +26.6% |
| 2008 | 43.2% | -17.4% |
| 2000 | 52.2% |
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 |