Romania—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #11 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
99.3%
2021
YoY Change
+1.1%
2011 → 2021
Global Rank
#11
of 86 countries
Maximum
99.3%
2021
Minimum
96.3%
2002
CAGR
+0.2%
3 years
Last
99.3%
Previous
98.2%
Highest
99.3%
Lowest
96.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Romania's female literacy rate (%) was 99.3% in 2021, ranking #11 out of 86 countries. This represents a +1.1% change from 2011. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 99.3% (2021) and the lowest was 96.3% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99.3% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 98.2% | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 96.3% |
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 |