Nigeria—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #72 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
62.4%
2024
YoY Change
+17.2%
2021 → 2024
Global Rank
#72
of 86 countries
Maximum
64.3%
2006
Minimum
43.3%
2003
CAGR
+1.8%
5 years
Last
62.4%
Previous
53.3%
Highest
64.3%
Lowest
43.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nigeria's female literacy rate (%) was 62.4% in 2024, ranking #72 out of 86 countries. This represents a +17.2% change from 2021. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 64.3% (2006) and the lowest was 43.3% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.4% | +17.2% |
| 2021 | 53.3% | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 49.1% | -23.6% |
| 2006 | 64.3% | +48.3% |
| 2003 | 43.3% |
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 |