How many people in the world are literate?
Literacy is the ability to read and write. About 1339 million adults have literacy skills below that of a five-year-old, leaving more than 5 billion people who cannot read or write.
This statistic shows how important it is for kids to get a good education. The world's current literacy rate is about 99%.
Most people know that going to school is one option for getting educated, but how are kids taught when they're not in school? There are lots of options.
