West Bank and Gaza—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #18 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
96.9%
2024
YoY Change
+0.2%
2022 → 2024
Global Rank
#18
of 86 countries
Maximum
96.9%
2024
Minimum
88.8%
2004
CAGR
+0.4%
19 years
Last
96.9%
Previous
96.7%
Highest
96.9%
Lowest
88.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
West Bank and Gaza's female literacy rate (%) was 96.9% in 2024, ranking #18 out of 86 countries. This represents a +0.2% change from 2022. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was 96.9% (2024) and the lowest was 88.8% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.9% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 96.7% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 96.6% | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 96.2% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 95.9% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 95.7% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 95.3% | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 94.9% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 94.5% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 94.1% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 93.8% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 93.2% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 92.3% | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 91.8% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 91.5% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 90.8% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 90.3% | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 89.8% | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 88.8% |
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 |