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BurundiFemale Literacy Rate (%)

Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsUpdated May 2026
Latest Value
66.2%
2020
YoY Change
+8.2%
20172020
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

YearValueChange
202066.2%+8.2%
201761.2%+3.0%
201659.4%+8.8%
201454.6%+26.6%
200843.2%-17.4%
200052.2%

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