Congo, Dem. Rep.—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
56.1%
2020
YoY Change
-8.9%
2018 → 2020
Maximum
66.5%
2016
Minimum
54.1%
2001
CAGR
+0.2%
5 years
Last
56.1%
Previous
61.6%
Highest
66.5%
Lowest
54.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s female literacy rate (%) was 56.1% in 2020. This represents a -8.9% change from 2018. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 66.5% (2016) and the lowest was 54.1% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 56.1% | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 61.6% | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 66.5% | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 62.9% | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 54.1% |
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 |