Turkiye—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #28 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
95.3%
2021
YoY Change
+0.9%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#28
of 86 countries
Maximum
95.3%
2021
Minimum
79.6%
2004
CAGR
+1.1%
15 years
Last
95.3%
Previous
94.4%
Highest
95.3%
Lowest
79.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Turkiye's female literacy rate (%) was 95.3% in 2021, ranking #28 out of 86 countries. This represents a +0.9% change from 2019. Over the past 15 years, the highest recorded value was 95.3% (2021) and the lowest was 79.6% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.3% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 94.4% | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 93.5% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 93.1% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 92.7% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 92.4% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 92.1% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 91.6% | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 90.3% | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 88.1% | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 85.3% | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 81.3% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 80.4% | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 80.6% | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 79.6% |
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 |