- Date published:
- December 2024
- Organisation:
- Department for Education
- Authors:
- Rebecca Wheater, Lisa Kuhn, Rachel Classick, Juan Manuel del Pozo Segura, Maria Jose Guevara, Jennie Harland, Jose Liht and Gustavo Henndel Lopes
- Sectors:
- All
- Themes:
- Essential skills
This report looks at the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults in England in comparison with other countries.
The Survey of Adult Skills is a product of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The survey took place in 31 education systems with adults aged 16 to 65 in their homes.
This report provides analysis of the 2023 findings for England; and compares England’s performance internationally and since 2012.