Sao Tome and Principe—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
82.8%
2019
YoY Change
-3.1%
2012 → 2019
Maximum
85.4%
2012
Minimum
77.9%
2001
CAGR
+0.3%
3 years
Last
82.8%
Previous
85.4%
Highest
85.4%
Lowest
77.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sao Tome and Principe's female literacy rate (%) was 82.8% in 2019. This represents a -3.1% change from 2012. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 85.4% (2012) and the lowest was 77.9% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 82.8% | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 85.4% | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 77.9% |
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 |