Mauritania—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
51.8%
2020
YoY Change
-9.8%
2015 → 2020
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
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 51.8% | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 57.4% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 56.6% | +30.3% |
| 2000 | 43.4% |
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 |