Tanzania—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #64 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
73.1%
2022
YoY Change
-6.8%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#64
of 86 countries
Maximum
78.5%
2020
Minimum
62.2%
2002
CAGR
+0.8%
6 years
Last
73.1%
Previous
78.5%
Highest
78.5%
Lowest
62.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Tanzania's female literacy rate (%) was 73.1% in 2022, ranking #64 out of 86 countries. This represents a -6.8% change from 2020. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 78.5% (2020) and the lowest was 62.2% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73.1% | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 78.5% | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 73.1% | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 74.2% | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 73.3% | +18.0% |
| 2002 | 62.2% |
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 |