The global adult literacy rate is around 86 percent

[Pumpkin2022]

With each generation that passes, more and more people are learning how to read, according to UNESCO. These days, around 86 percent of adults around the world can enjoy a book on their own. UNESCO also explained that their data shows "remarkable improvement among youth in terms of reading and writing skills and a steady reduction in gender gaps."​

 

[Cassandra_12]

That's amazing progress! It’s great to see more people around the world embracing literacy and closing gender gaps. Each generation is definitely getting better at reading and writing!