Singapore—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #21 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
96.4%
2021
YoY Change
+0.6%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#21
of 86 countries
Maximum
96.4%
2021
Minimum
88.7%
2000
CAGR
+0.4%
13 years
Last
96.4%
Previous
95.8%
Highest
96.4%
Lowest
88.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Singapore's female literacy rate (%) was 96.4% in 2021, ranking #21 out of 86 countries. This represents a +0.6% change from 2020. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 96.4% (2021) and the lowest was 88.7% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.4% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 95.8% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 96.1% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 95.9% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 95.7% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 95.4% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 95.2% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 94.9% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 94.6% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 94.4% | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 94.1% | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 93.8% | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 88.7% |
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 |