Ghana—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #66 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
72.1%
2021
YoY Change
+28.8%
2017 → 2021
Global Rank
#66
of 86 countries
Maximum
72.1%
2021
Minimum
49.8%
2000
CAGR
+1.8%
5 years
Last
72.1%
Previous
56.0%
Highest
72.1%
Lowest
49.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ghana's female literacy rate (%) was 72.1% in 2021, ranking #66 out of 86 countries. This represents a +28.8% change from 2017. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 72.1% (2021) and the lowest was 49.8% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72.1% | +28.8% |
| 2017 | 56.0% | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 52.4% | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 65.3% | +31.1% |
| 2000 | 49.8% |
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 |