Female Literacy Rate (%) by Country
As of 2022, Tuvalu leads globally in female literacy rate (%) at 100.0%, followed by Uzbekistan, Russia, San Marino. At the lower end, Niger, Afghanistan, Mali rank among the lowest. The global median is 90.8% (South Africa). This indicator falls under the "Education" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 102 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Female Literacy Rate (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 |  Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Russia | 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 |  Palau | 99.7% | 2020 |
| 10 |  Tonga | 99.6% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Georgia | 99.6% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Spain | 99.6% | 2021 |
| 13 |  Romania | 99.3% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Uruguay | 99.2% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Argentina | 99.2% | 2020 |
| 16 |  Serbia | 99.1% | 2022 |
| 17 |  Mongolia | 98.9% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Kiribati | 98.9% | 2020 |
| 19 |  United Arab Emirates | 98.4% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Albania | 97.2% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Philippines | 97.0% | 2022 |
| 22 |  West Bank and Gaza | 96.8% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Saudi Arabia | 96.7% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Lesotho | 96.6% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Singapore | 96.4% | 2021 |
| 26 |  Bahrain | 96.3% | 2024 |
| 27 |  Marshall Islands | 96.3% | 2021 |
| 28 |  Panama | 95.8% | 2024 |
| 29 |  Tajikistan | 95.8% | 2023 |
| 30 |  Colombia | 95.7% | 2024 |
| 31 |  Kuwait | 95.3% | 2020 |
| 32 |  Türkiye | 95.3% | 2021 |
| 33 |  Vietnam | 95.1% | 2022 |
| 34 |  China | 95.1% | 2020 |
| 35 |  Brazil | 95.0% | 2024 |
| 36 |  Mexico | 94.9% | 2024 |
| 37 |  Oman | 94.9% | 2022 |
| 38 |  Bolivia | 94.8% | 2024 |
| 39 |  Malaysia | 94.7% | 2022 |
| 40 |  Indonesia | 94.6% | 2020 |
| 41 |  Dominican Republic | 94.4% | 2024 |
| 42 |  Paraguay | 94.3% | 2024 |
| 43 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 93.8% | 2022 |
| 44 |  Mauritius | 92.7% | 2023 |
| 45 |  Myanmar | 92.6% | 2020 |
| 46 |  Ecuador | 92.6% | 2024 |
| 47 |  Fiji | 92.4% | 2021 |
| 48 |  Sri Lanka | 92.1% | 2024 |
| 49 |  Jordan | 92.0% | 2024 |
| 50 |  Syria | 91.8% | 2021 |
| 51 |  Thailand | 91.5% | 2022 |
| 52 |  South Africa | 90.8% | 2024 |
| 53 |  Jamaica | 90.8% | 2022 |
| 54 |  Peru | 90.7% | 2024 |
| 55 |  Eswatini | 90.4% | 2022 |
| 56 |  Honduras | 88.8% | 2024 |
| 57 |  El Salvador | 88.3% | 2024 |
| 58 |  Vanuatu | 88.2% | 2023 |
| 59 |  Belize | 87.9% | 2022 |
| 60 |  Namibia | 87.4% | 2023 |
| 61 |  Gabon | 87.1% | 2021 |
| 62 |  Guyana | 86.9% | 2020 |
| 63 |  Iran | 85.1% | 2023 |
| 64 |  Cabo Verde | 84.1% | 2024 |
| 65 |  Tunisia | 80.1% | 2023 |
| 66 |  Guatemala | 78.5% | 2024 |
| 67 |  Iraq | 77.8% | 2021 |
| 68 |  Rwanda | 76.7% | 2022 |
| 69 |  Bangladesh | 76.5% | 2022 |
| 70 |  Uganda | 73.5% | 2024 |
| 71 |  Egypt | 73.3% | 2022 |
| 72 |  Tanzania | 73.1% | 2022 |
| 73 |  Ghana | 72.1% | 2021 |
| 74 |  Comoros | 72.0% | 2021 |
| 75 |  Madagascar | 71.8% | 2021 |
| 76 |  India | 70.7% | 2024 |
| 77 |  Laos | 66.7% | 2023 |
| 78 |  Burundi | 66.1% | 2020 |
| 79 |  Timor-Leste | 65.7% | 2022 |
| 80 |  Zambia | 64.4% | 2024 |
| 81 |  Togo | 63.7% | 2022 |
| 82 |  Cambodia | 63.6% | 2021 |
| 83 |  Malawi | 62.7% | 2020 |
| 84 |  Nigeria | 62.4% | 2024 |
| 85 |  Bhutan | 57.0% | 2022 |
| 86 |  Angola | 54.4% | 2023 |
| 87 |  Yemen | 54.1% | 2023 |
| 88 |  DR Congo | 53.8% | 2023 |
| 89 |  Guinea-Bissau | 52.2% | 2022 |
| 90 |  Mauritania | 51.8% | 2020 |
| 91 |  Mozambique | 50.9% | 2022 |
| 92 |  Ethiopia | 50.0% | 2022 |
| 93 |  Pakistan | 48.5% | 2021 |
| 94 |  Somalia | 43.9% | 2022 |
| 95 |  Benin | 41.5% | 2022 |
| 96 |  Senegal | 41.5% | 2023 |
| 97 |  The Gambia | 40.5% | 2021 |
| 98 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 40.3% | 2021 |
| 99 |  Burkina Faso | 35.7% | 2023 |
| 100 |  Mali | 27.7% | 2024 |
| 101 |  Afghanistan | 26.6% | 2022 |
| 102 |  Niger | 25.7% | 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest female literacy rate (%) in 2022?
Tuvalu ranks #1 with female literacy rate (%) of 100.0% as of 2022, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest female literacy rate (%)?
Niger ranks last (#102) with 25.7% as of 2022.
What is the global median for female literacy rate (%)?
The median value is 90.8% (South Africa, ranked #52 out of 102 countries).
How many countries report data for female literacy rate (%)?
102 countries have available data for female literacy rate (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does female literacy rate (%) belong to?
Female Literacy Rate (%) is classified under the "Education" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.