Pakistan—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #78 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
48.5%
2021
YoY Change
+4.4%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#78
of 86 countries
Maximum
48.5%
2021
Minimum
35.4%
2005
CAGR
+2.0%
14 years
Last
48.5%
Previous
46.5%
Highest
48.5%
Lowest
35.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Pakistan's female literacy rate (%) was 48.5% in 2021, ranking #78 out of 86 countries. This represents a +4.4% change from 2019. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 48.5% (2021) and the lowest was 35.4% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48.5% | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 46.5% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 45.4% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 46.5% | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 44.3% | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 42.0% | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 43.1% | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 42.0% | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 41.0% | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 40.3% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 40.1% | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 38.5% | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 39.6% | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 35.4% |
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 |