A Snapshot of Literacy Worldwide
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ProLiteracy Blog: 5.04.2021 by Laura McLoughlin
Low literacy
is a global crisis. We often hear about the how increasing literacy rates in
the U.S. would impact our economy, health care system, and communities, but
what impact would improving literacy on a worldwide scale have?
ProLiteracy’s mission extends beyond
the United States to create a more literate world.
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In an effort to serve adult literacy programs worldwide, we strive to be aware of the global state of adult literacy. Recently we re-examined our statistics to provide a snapshot of where literacy stands worldwide. Some of the most staggering statistics include:
In an effort to serve adult literacy programs worldwide, we strive to be aware of the global state of adult literacy. Recently we re-examined our statistics to provide a snapshot of where literacy stands worldwide. Some of the most staggering statistics include:
➤ 750 million adults around the world lack basic reading and writing skills
➤ Women are disproportionately burdened by low literacy and account for two-thirds of the world’s low-literate population
➤ 49 percent of the world’s low-literate population can be found in one place—southern Asia
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 14
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old
(college level)
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