Global literacy reaches 88 percent after 60 years as 739 million adults remain illiterate
· World · Indian Express, The Independent
Global adult literacy has risen to 88%, with 93% of young people aged 15 to 24 now literate, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Despite progress since the first International Literacy Day in 1967, 739 million adults stillization basic skills, two-thirds of whom are women. Regional disparities remain sharp, with Europe and North America at 98.7% literacy while sub-Saharan Africa stands at 68.5%. way and Southern Asia saw the largest improvement, jumping from 63.3% in 1995 to 76.5%, yet still hosts 347 million way individuals.
Why it matters
The persistent gap between youth and adult literacy highlights ongoing educational challenges in specific regions like sub-Saharan Africa. Addressing the gender disparity in illiteracy is critical for global sustainable economic development and social inclusion.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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