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MauritaniaFemale Literacy Rate (%)

Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsUpdated May 2026
Latest Value
51.8%
2020
YoY Change
-9.8%
20152020
Maximum
57.4%
2015
Minimum
43.4%
2000
CAGR
+0.9%
4 years
Last
51.8%
Previous
57.4%
Highest
57.4%
Lowest
43.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators

Mauritania's female literacy rate (%) was 51.8% in 2020. This represents a -9.8% change from 2015. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 57.4% (2015) and the lowest was 43.4% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Historical Data

YearValueChange
202051.8%-9.8%
201557.4%+1.5%
201356.6%+30.3%
200043.4%

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