Malawi—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
62.7%
2020
YoY Change
-11.8%
2018 → 2020
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
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 62.7% | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 71.1% | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 65.8% |
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 |