2025年1月16日 · Although the literacy rate at the global level increased from 68% in 1979 to over 86% in 2022, even so, 250 million children still lack fundamental literacy skills. Moreover, around 754 million adults worldwide – 60% of whom are women – cannot read and write.

As a whole, the global literacy rate is high. The literacy rate for all males and females that are at least 15 years old is 86.3%. Males aged 15 and over have a literacy rate of 90%, while females lag only slightly behind at 82.7%.

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In this article, we explore the global literacy landscape, highlighting countries with 100% literacy rates and those with the lowest literacy rates. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive table for readers to compare literacy rates by country and better understand the …

Explore global literacy rates by country, highlighting nations with 100% literacy and those facing challenges, plus a full comparative table.

The new report provides an overview of the global literacy landscape, highlighting progress and challenges, and major activities implemented by Member States and partners.

2025年1月13日 · New data released this week shows adult skills in literacy and numeracy declining or stagnating in most OECD countries. The second OECD Survey of Adult Skills, which measured the skills of around 160,000 16- to 65-year-olds across 31 countries, found the declines have been even larger and more widespread among low-educated adults, highlighting ...