Niger—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #86 of 86Updated May 2026
Latest Value
25.7%
2022
YoY Change
+12.3%
2018 → 2022
Global Rank
#86
of 86 countries
Maximum
25.7%
2022
Minimum
9.4%
2001
CAGR
+4.9%
7 years
Last
25.7%
Previous
22.9%
Highest
25.7%
Lowest
9.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Niger's female literacy rate (%) was 25.7% in 2022, ranking #86 out of 86 countries. This represents a +12.3% change from 2018. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 25.7% (2022) and the lowest was 9.4% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.7% | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 22.9% | +53.8% |
| 2017 | 14.9% | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 18.1% | -19.7% |
| 2012 | 22.5% | +49.5% |
| 2005 | 15.1% | +60.4% |
| 2001 | 9.4% |
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 |