Madagascar—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #68 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
71.8%
2021
YoY Change
-4.4%
2018 → 2021
Global Rank
#68
of 86 countries
Maximum
75.1%
2018
Minimum
65.3%
2000
CAGR
+0.5%
4 years
Last
71.8%
Previous
75.1%
Highest
75.1%
Lowest
65.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Madagascar's female literacy rate (%) was 71.8% in 2021, ranking #68 out of 86 countries. This represents a -4.4% change from 2018. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 75.1% (2018) and the lowest was 65.3% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71.8% | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 75.1% | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 68.3% | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 65.3% |
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 |