Mauritius—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #37 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
92.8%
2023
YoY Change
+1.2%
2021 → 2023
Global Rank
#37
of 86 countries
Maximum
92.8%
2023
Minimum
80.5%
2000
CAGR
+0.6%
9 years
Last
92.8%
Previous
91.8%
Highest
92.8%
Lowest
80.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mauritius's female literacy rate (%) was 92.8% in 2023, ranking #37 out of 86 countries. This represents a +1.2% change from 2021. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 92.8% (2023) and the lowest was 80.5% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.8% | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 91.8% | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 91.0% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 90.7% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 90.3% | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 89.1% | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 89.0% | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 86.7% | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 80.5% |
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 |