Zambia—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #58 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
77.2%
2023
YoY Change
+4.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#58
of 86 countries
Maximum
78.1%
2010
Minimum
61.8%
2002
CAGR
+1.1%
6 years
Last
77.2%
Previous
74.2%
Highest
78.1%
Lowest
61.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Zambia's female literacy rate (%) was 77.2% in 2023, ranking #58 out of 86 countries. This represents a +4.0% change from 2022. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 78.1% (2010) and the lowest was 61.8% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.2% | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 74.2% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 74.4% | +19.7% |
| 2018 | 62.2% | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 78.1% | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 61.8% |
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 |