Egypt, Arab Rep.—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #63 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
73.3%
2022
YoY Change
-3.2%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#63
of 86 countries
Maximum
75.7%
2021
Minimum
56.1%
2005
CAGR
+1.6%
8 years
Last
73.3%
Previous
75.7%
Highest
75.7%
Lowest
56.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s female literacy rate (%) was 73.3% in 2022, ranking #63 out of 86 countries. This represents a -3.2% change from 2021. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 75.7% (2021) and the lowest was 56.1% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73.3% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 75.7% | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 65.5% | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 62.7% | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 65.8% | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 63.5% | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 57.8% | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 56.1% |
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 |