Sierra Leone—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
33.9%
2019
YoY Change
-16.4%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
40.6%
2018
Minimum
24.2%
2004
CAGR
+2.3%
6 years
Last
33.9%
Previous
40.6%
Highest
40.6%
Lowest
24.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sierra Leone's female literacy rate (%) was 33.9% in 2019. This represents a -16.4% change from 2018. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 40.6% (2018) and the lowest was 24.2% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 33.9% | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 40.6% | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 36.2% | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 40.4% | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 34.8% | +44.0% |
| 2004 | 24.2% |
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 |