Gambia, The—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #82 of 86Updated May 2026
Latest Value
40.5%
2021
YoY Change
-6.7%
2018 → 2021
Global Rank
#82
of 86 countries
Maximum
43.3%
2018
Minimum
25.1%
2000
CAGR
+2.3%
4 years
Last
40.5%
Previous
43.3%
Highest
43.3%
Lowest
25.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Gambia, The's female literacy rate (%) was 40.5% in 2021, ranking #82 out of 86 countries. This represents a -6.7% change from 2018. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 43.3% (2018) and the lowest was 25.1% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40.5% | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 43.3% | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 41.6% | +65.9% |
| 2000 | 25.1% |
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 |