OECD survey shows most countries see decline or stagnation in adult literacy and numeracy skills.

The OECD's latest survey reveals a decline or stagnation in adult literacy and numeracy skills across most OECD countries over the past decade. Finland and Denmark are exceptions, showing significant improvements. The survey, which included 160,000 adults aged 16-65 from 31 countries, found that skills gaps have widened due to declines among the lowest-performing 10% of the population. Finland topped rankings in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, while Singapore improved numeracy scores but saw a decline in literacy for those over 35. The report calls for increased investment in skills development to create a more resilient and inclusive workforce.

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