Infosheet - International Study of Adults (PDF, 8.77 MB)
Description: Infosheet - International Study of Adults
Statistics Canada has been collecting information on literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills of adults since 1994. A total of 32 countries are participating in the 2022 International Study of Adults (ISA).
Average literacy score by province and territory in Canada
Literacy results are represented on a score scale of 0 to 500
| Province / Territory | Score |
|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island | 278 |
| Alberta | 278 |
| Yukon | 277 |
| Ontario | 276 |
| British Columbia | 275 |
| Nova Scotia | 274 |
| Manitoba | 274 |
| Saskatchewan | 272 |
| Quebec | 269 |
| New Brunswick | 268 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 265 |
| Northwest Territories | 253 |
| Nunavut | 219 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, ISA, 2012 | |
Top 15 countries literacy average scores over 38 participating countries
| Country | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 296 |
| 2 | Finland | 288 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 284 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 281 |
| 5 | Australia | 280 |
| 6 | Sweden | 279 |
| 7 | Norway | 278 |
| 8 | Estonia | 276 |
| 9 | Flanders (Belgium) | 275 |
| 10 | Russian Federation | 275 |
| 11 | Czech Republic | 274 |
| 12 | Slovak Republic | 274 |
| 13 | Canada | 274 |
| 14 | England (UK) | 273 |
| 15 | Korea | 273 |
| Source: Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) (2012, 2015, 2018) | ||
Your participation in this study will help ensure Canada is:
- preparing for future learning demands
- providing the skills Canadians need to succeed at work and in everyday life
- shaping a new path for technological advancement
- understanding how their adult population is performing in comparison to other countries
- improving the skills Canadians need to participate more successfully in today's society and economy
Did you know?
- Your answers represent about 1000 Canadians!
- Canada ranked above the average of all participating countries in the three domains (literacy, numeracy, and problem solving)
- People with higher skills are more likely to report better health and to participate in volunteer activities in their communities
To learn more about ISA
Please visit International Study of Adults (ISA)
Additional information
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