Saudi Arabia—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #19 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
96.7%
2024
YoY Change
+0.7%
2020 → 2024
Global Rank
#19
of 86 countries
Maximum
96.7%
2024
Minimum
69.3%
2000
CAGR
+1.4%
6 years
Last
96.7%
Previous
96.1%
Highest
96.7%
Lowest
69.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Saudi Arabia's female literacy rate (%) was 96.7% in 2024, ranking #19 out of 86 countries. This represents a +0.7% change from 2020. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 96.7% (2024) and the lowest was 69.3% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.7% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 96.1% | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 92.7% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 91.4% | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 76.3% | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 69.3% |
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 |