Iraq—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #57 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
77.8%
2021
YoY Change
+1.9%
2018 → 2021
Global Rank
#57
of 86 countries
Maximum
79.9%
2017
Minimum
64.2%
2000
CAGR
+0.9%
7 years
Last
77.8%
Previous
76.3%
Highest
79.9%
Lowest
64.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iraq's female literacy rate (%) was 77.8% in 2021, ranking #57 out of 86 countries. This represents a +1.9% change from 2018. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 79.9% (2017) and the lowest was 64.2% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77.8% | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 76.3% | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 79.9% | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 76.8% | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 74.6% | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 69.0% | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 64.2% |
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 |