Spain—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #10 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
99.6%
2021
YoY Change
+1.4%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#10
of 86 countries
Maximum
99.6%
2021
Minimum
96.2%
2004
CAGR
+0.2%
16 years
Last
99.6%
Previous
98.2%
Highest
99.6%
Lowest
96.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Spain's female literacy rate (%) was 99.6% in 2021, ranking #10 out of 86 countries. This represents a +1.4% change from 2020. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 99.6% (2021) and the lowest was 96.2% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99.6% | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 98.2% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 98.0% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 97.7% | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 97.6% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 97.5% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 97.4% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 97.2% | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 97.1% | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 97.0% | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 96.9% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 96.9% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 97.3% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 97.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 96.9% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 96.2% |
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 |