Ethiopia—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #77 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
50.0%
2022
YoY Change
+13.2%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#77
of 86 countries
Maximum
50.0%
2022
Minimum
22.8%
2004
CAGR
+4.5%
7 years
Last
50.0%
Previous
44.1%
Highest
50.0%
Lowest
22.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ethiopia's female literacy rate (%) was 50.0% in 2022, ranking #77 out of 86 countries. This represents a +13.2% change from 2021. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 50.0% (2022) and the lowest was 22.8% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 50.0% | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 44.1% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 44.6% | +29.6% |
| 2016 | 34.4% | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 36.6% | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 28.9% | +26.8% |
| 2004 | 22.8% |
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 |