Mali—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #100 of 102Updated June 2026
Latest Value
25.7%
2018
YoY Change
+15.9%
2015 → 2018
Global Rank
#100
of 102 countries
Maximum
25.7%
2018
Minimum
15.9%
2003
CAGR
+3.3%
6 years
Last
25.7%
Previous
22.2%
Highest
25.7%
Lowest
15.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mali's female literacy rate (%) was 25.7% in 2018, ranking #100 out of 102 countries. This represents a +15.9% change from 2015. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 25.7% (2018) and the lowest was 15.9% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25.7% | +15.9% |
| 2015 | 22.2% | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 18.9% | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 20.3% | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 18.2% | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 15.9% |
Top Countries — Female Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 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 | Palau | 99.7% | 2020 |
| 10 | Tonga | 99.6% | 2023 |