India—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #61 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
74.9%
2023
YoY Change
+8.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#61
of 86 countries
Maximum
74.9%
2023
Minimum
47.8%
2001
CAGR
+2.1%
11 years
Last
74.9%
Previous
69.1%
Highest
74.9%
Lowest
47.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
India's female literacy rate (%) was 74.9% in 2023, ranking #61 out of 86 countries. This represents a +8.3% change from 2022. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 74.9% (2023) and the lowest was 47.8% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74.9% | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 69.1% | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 68.2% | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 67.6% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 67.0% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 65.2% | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 59.9% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 59.3% | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 57.7% | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 50.8% | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 47.8% |
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 |