40% of African adults (153 million people) are illiterate, with women being more affected. Despite improved advocacy, the number of illiterate adults increased from 177 million to 200 million due to rapid population growth. Worldwide, 800 million adults and 122 million young people are functionally illiterate, costing the world economy 1.19 trillion USD annually. Illiteracy […]
Despite spending the most money on education, the US ranks only seventh in literacy. 32 million adults in the US are functionally illiterate, making earning a living wage difficult. The link between illiteracy and criminal activity is well documented, with 85% of juvenile offenders and 63% of inmates unable to read. The most literate cities […]
Over 200,000 adults in Detroit, Michigan are functionally illiterate, with half having a high school diploma. Illiteracy is linked to poverty and crime, with nearly half of those at literacy level one living below the poverty line. Globally, nearly 100 countries have a literacy rate of at least 90%. Nearly half of the adults living […]
