Signal Global adult literacy up from 81% to 88% since 2000

Summary

Global adult literacy rose from 81% in 2000 to 88% today, which EY cites as evidence that education investment yields returns in opportunity and productive capacity.

Classification

Main topicEducation & Generations

Secondary topicsLabor & Future of Work

Region menusGlobal

Impactscope:global

Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-25)

Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52

Evidence 1

Futures Reimagined: EY Megatrends 2026 and beyond EY (Ernst & Young Global Limited) page=61;section=Megatrend 8: Capitalism rebalanced 2026 accessed 2026-07-25

Part of trends 1

TrendCapitalism rebalanced9 signals

Directly linked issues 0

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Relation types: supports

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