Research and analysis

Survey of Adult Skills 2023: national reports for England

These reports looks at the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults in England compared with those in other countries.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 10 December 2024
• Last updated: 24 March 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): national report for England

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-605-0, RR1476

PDF, 1.54 MB, 215 pages

Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): national report for England chapter data tables

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 993 KB

Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): national report for England appendix data tables

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 80.3 KB

Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): young people thematic report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-771-2, RR1614

PDF, 1.45 MB, 54 pages

Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): low skills thematic report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-769-9, RR1613

PDF, 1.62 MB, 56 pages

Details

The Survey of Adult Skills is a product of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The survey took place in 31 education systems with adults aged 16 to 65 in their homes.

These reports:

• provide analysis of the 2023 findings for England
• compare England’s performance internationally and since 2012

Published 10 December 2024

Last updated 24 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 24 March 2026

   Added 'Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): young people thematic report' and 'Survey of Adult Skills 2023 (PIAAC): low skills thematic report'.

2. 10 December 2024

   First published.