Iran, Islamic Rep.—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #53 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
85.1%
2023
YoY Change
+0.5%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#53
of 86 countries
Maximum
85.1%
2023
Minimum
70.4%
2002
CAGR
+0.9%
19 years
Last
85.1%
Previous
84.7%
Highest
85.1%
Lowest
70.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s female literacy rate (%) was 85.1% in 2023, ranking #53 out of 86 countries. This represents a +0.5% change from 2022. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was 85.1% (2023) and the lowest was 70.4% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.1% | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 84.7% | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 84.5% | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 83.8% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 83.1% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 82.6% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 81.4% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 80.8% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 80.6% | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 79.8% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 79.8% | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 78.4% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 79.0% | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 78.5% | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 78.1% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 77.7% | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 77.2% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 76.8% | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 70.4% |
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 |