Philippines—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #17 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
97.0%
2022
YoY Change
-1.6%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#17
of 86 countries
Maximum
98.5%
2020
Minimum
92.7%
2000
CAGR
+0.2%
9 years
Last
97.0%
Previous
98.5%
Highest
98.5%
Lowest
92.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Philippines's female literacy rate (%) was 97.0% in 2022, ranking #17 out of 86 countries. This represents a -1.6% change from 2020. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 98.5% (2020) and the lowest was 92.7% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.0% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 98.5% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 96.8% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 98.2% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 96.8% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 97.2% | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 95.8% | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 93.6% | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 92.7% |
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 |