Cambodia—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #71 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
63.6%
2021
YoY Change
-18.4%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#71
of 86 countries
Maximum
84.8%
2019
Minimum
63.6%
2021
CAGR
-0.0%
9 years
Last
63.6%
Previous
78.0%
Highest
84.8%
Lowest
63.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Cambodia's female literacy rate (%) was 63.6% in 2021, ranking #71 out of 86 countries. This represents a -18.4% change from 2020. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 84.8% (2019) and the lowest was 63.6% (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63.6% | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 78.0% | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 84.8% | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 75.0% | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 71.8% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 73.6% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 69.1% | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 69.6% | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 64.1% |
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 |