Research and analysis

Survey of Adult Skills 2023: national report for England

This report looks at the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults in England in comparison with other countries.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 10 December 2024

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

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 (OECD).

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

This report:

• provides analysis of the 2023 findings for England
• compares England’s performance internationally and since 2012

Published 10 December 2024