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Sierra LeoneFemale Literacy Rate (%)

Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsUpdated May 2026
Latest Value
33.9%
2019
YoY Change
-16.4%
20182019
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

YearValueChange
201933.9%-16.4%
201840.6%+12.1%
201736.2%-10.3%
201540.4%+16.1%
201434.8%+44.0%
200424.2%

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