Lesotho—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #20 of 86Updated May 2026
Latest Value
96.6%
2024
YoY Change
-1.1%
2019 → 2024
Global Rank
#20
of 86 countries
Maximum
98.5%
2016
Minimum
74.7%
2006
CAGR
+0.2%
6 years
Last
96.6%
Previous
97.7%
Highest
98.5%
Lowest
74.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Lesotho's female literacy rate (%) was 96.6% in 2024, ranking #20 out of 86 countries. This represents a -1.1% change from 2019. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 98.5% (2016) and the lowest was 74.7% (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.6% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 97.7% | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 91.8% | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 98.5% | +31.8% |
| 2006 | 74.7% | -18.8% |
| 2000 | 92.1% |
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 |