Namibia—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #51 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
87.4%
2023
YoY Change
-0.6%
2018 → 2023
Global Rank
#51
of 86 countries
Maximum
87.9%
2011
Minimum
83.5%
2001
CAGR
+0.2%
5 years
Last
87.4%
Previous
87.9%
Highest
87.9%
Lowest
83.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Namibia's female literacy rate (%) was 87.4% in 2023, ranking #51 out of 86 countries. This represents a -0.6% change from 2018. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 87.9% (2011) and the lowest was 83.5% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.4% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 87.9% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 87.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 87.9% | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 83.5% |
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 |