Proportion of population aged 16 years and above achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills

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This indicator contains some alternative data to those specified by the United Nations (UN). This indicator is the most suitable match currently available.
Current progress status
Deterioration
Deterioration

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Goal

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Target

Target 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
Indicator

Indicator 4.6.1: Proportion of population aged 16 years and above achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills
Definition and concepts

The proportion of youth (aged 16-24 years) and of adults (aged 16 years and above) who have achieved or exceeded a fixed level of proficiency in (a) literacy and (b) numeracy.
Comment and limitations

This is a proxy indicator. The UN Global indicator states: “Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex”.

This indicator measure the proficiency levels for the population aged 16 years and above, as opposed to 15 years and above as mentioned in the official metadata.

Canada-level statistics for 2022 include the 10 provinces only.
Method of computation

For 2022, the data pertaining to proficiency level 2 or below is calculated as the aggregate of proficiency levels 1 or below and 2.
Progress measurement details

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Goal

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Target

Target 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
Indicator

Indicator 4.6.1: Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex
UN designated tier

Tier II
UN custodian agency

UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
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Source 1

Organisation

Statistics Canada
Periodicity

Occasional
Geographical coverage

Canada, Province or territory
Link to data source Statistics Canada. Table 37-10-0047-01 Literacy, numeracy - Average scores and distribution of proficiency levels, by sex and age group, inactive opens in a new window

Source 2

Organisation

Statistics Canada
Periodicity

Occasional
Geographical coverage

Canada, Province or territory
Link to data source Statistics Canada. Table 37-10-0259-01 Average scores and distribution of proficiency levels in literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem solving, by age group and gender opens in a new window
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