% of population - Source frequency: annual
Proportion of adults (15+) with at least Level 3 literacy skills on the PIAAC scale.
Literacy underpins participation in the workforce and civic life. Low literacy limits economic mobility.
Higher is better
Source: OECD PIAAC Survey; ABS Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
