Rwanda—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #59 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
76.7%
2022
YoY Change
-1.4%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#59
of 86 countries
Maximum
77.8%
2020
Minimum
59.8%
2000
CAGR
+1.1%
6 years
Last
76.7%
Previous
77.8%
Highest
77.8%
Lowest
59.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Rwanda's female literacy rate (%) was 76.7% in 2022, ranking #59 out of 86 countries. This represents a -1.4% change from 2020. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 77.8% (2020) and the lowest was 59.8% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 77.8% | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 69.4% | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 66.1% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 64.7% | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 59.8% |
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 |