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MalawiFemale Literacy Rate (%)

Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsUpdated May 2026
Latest Value
62.7%
2020
YoY Change
-11.8%
20182020
Maximum
71.1%
2018
Minimum
62.7%
2020
CAGR
-1.6%
3 years
Last
62.7%
Previous
71.1%
Highest
71.1%
Lowest
62.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators

Malawi's female literacy rate (%) was 62.7% in 2020. This represents a -11.8% change from 2018. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 71.1% (2018) and the lowest was 62.7% (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Historical Data

YearValueChange
202062.7%-11.8%
201871.1%+8.0%
201765.8%

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