Eswatini—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #46 of 86Updated May 2026
Latest Value
90.4%
2022
YoY Change
+12.5%
2000 → 2022
Global Rank
#46
of 86 countries
Maximum
90.4%
2022
Minimum
80.3%
2000
CAGR
+0.5%
2 years
Last
90.4%
Previous
80.3%
Highest
90.4%
Lowest
80.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Eswatini's female literacy rate (%) was 90.4% in 2022, ranking #46 out of 86 countries. This represents a +12.5% change from 2000. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 90.4% (2022) and the lowest was 80.3% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.4% | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 80.3% |
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 |