In 2021, Sri Lanka had a 93.3% literacy rate. The literacy rates for men and women were 94.3% and 92.3%, respectively.

Source: Annual Reports (2013-2022) & Annual Economic Review 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

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"In terms of the literacy rates, Sri Lanka surpasses the regional and global averages with a rate of 92.5 per cent."

Source: Annual Report (2019) | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Year	Average Literacy Rate (%)	Literacy Rate - Male (%)	Literacy Rate - Female (%)

Source: Annual Reports (2013-2022) & Annual Economic Review 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka