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ChinaFemale Literacy Rate (%)

Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsUpdated May 2026
Latest Value
95.1%
2020
YoY Change
+2.5%
20102020
Maximum
95.1%
2020
Minimum
86.5%
2000
CAGR
+0.5%
3 years
Last
95.1%
Previous
92.7%
Highest
95.1%
Lowest
86.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators

China's female literacy rate (%) was 95.1% in 2020. This represents a +2.5% change from 2010. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 95.1% (2020) and the lowest was 86.5% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Historical Data

YearValueChange
202095.1%+2.5%
201092.7%+7.1%
200086.5%

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