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The Top 20 Countries with the Highest Literacy Rates for Women

Literate Women: A Global Progress Report

According to the World Bank's data from 2019, the top 20 countries with the highest percentage of literate women are a testament to the progress made towards achieving gender equality in education. At the top of the list is Norway, with a staggering 99.3% of literate women, followed closely by Switzerland, Denmark, and Iceland. These countries have made significant strides in ensuring that women have equal access to education and literacy skills, which has had a positive impact on their economic and social development.

Other countries that feature prominently on the list include several Nordic nations, as well as countries such as Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands. These countries have implemented policies and programs aimed at promoting gender equality and reducing the gender gap in education. The data also highlights the importance of education in empowering women and girls, as countries with higher levels of literacy among women tend to have lower rates of poverty and higher levels of economic development. The World Bank's data serves as a reminder of the critical role that education plays in achieving gender equality and promoting sustainable development.

 Top 20 Countries with Highest Percentage of Literate Women:

No.

Country

Percentage of women

Aged are literate

        1.          

Iceland:

99.4%

15-24

        2.        

Sweden

98.5%

15-24

        3.        

Norway

98.4% 

15-24 

        4.        

Finland

98.4%

15-24

        5.        

Denmark

98.2%

15-24

        6.        

Netherlands

98.1%

15-24

        7.        

Switzerland

98.1%

15-24

        8.        

Canada

97.9%

15-24

        9.        

Australia

97.8%

15-24

        10.    

Germany

97.7%

15-24

        11.    

United Kingdom

97.6%

15-24

        12.    

New Zealand

97.5%

15-24

        13.    

Belgium

97.4%

15-24

        14.    

France

97.3%

15-24

        15.    

Japan

97.2%

15-24

        16.    

United States

97.1%

15-24

        17.    

South Korea

97.0%

15-24

        18.    

Spain

96.9%

15-24

        19.    

Portugal

96.8%

15-24

        20.    

Slovenia

96.7%

15-24

On the other hand, the countries with the lowest percentage of literate women (based on data from the World Bank, 2019) are:

Bottom 20 Countries with Lowest Percentage of Literate Women:

No.

Country

Percentage

Age group

1.

Afghanistan

56.5%

15-24

2.

Mali

59.4%

15-24

3

Niger

61.3%

15-24

4.

Somalia

62.4%

15-24

5.

South Sudan

63.4%

15-24

6.

Central African

64.2%

15-24

7.

Chad

65.2%

15-24

8.

Congo

65.4%

15-24

9.

Liberia

66.1%

15-24

10.

Burundi

66.3%

15-24


The literacy rates of women around the world vary significantly, with some countries making significant progress towards achieving gender equality in education, while others continue to struggle. Despite the challenges, there is a strong correlation between literacy rates and economic development, poverty reduction, and social empowerment. As we continue to strive for a more equitable and just world, it is essential to prioritize education and literacy initiatives that specifically target women and girls. By doing so, we can help break the cycle of poverty and inequality, and create a brighter future for all.

Please note that these figures may not reflect the actual literacy rates, as they may have changed since the data was collected in 2019.

It's worth noting that literacy rates vary significantly within countries and regions, and there may be significant disparities between urban and rural areas, as well as between different socioeconomic groups.

Reference:

  • World Bank (2019): "Literacy Rate, Adult Total
  • World Bank (2019): "Literacy Rate, Youth Male
  • World Bank (2019): "Literacy Rate, Youth Female

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