Uganda—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #62 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
73.9%
2021
YoY Change
+21.2%
2016 → 2021
Global Rank
#62
of 86 countries
Maximum
73.9%
2021
Minimum
58.9%
2002
CAGR
+1.2%
7 years
Last
73.9%
Previous
61.0%
Highest
73.9%
Lowest
58.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Uganda's female literacy rate (%) was 73.9% in 2021, ranking #62 out of 86 countries. This represents a +21.2% change from 2016. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 73.9% (2021) and the lowest was 58.9% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.9% | +21.2% |
| 2016 | 61.0% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 61.8% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 62.0% | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 64.6% | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 62.1% | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 58.9% |
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 |