Literacy Facts

UNESCO Education Data

OECD Education Indicators in Canada: An International Perspective 2011 & EIC Education at a Glance 2011

Canadian Statistics

Manitoba Statistics

Manitoba Literacy Atlas

Literacy is an essential skill and the foundation of all other skills needed by those wishing to fully participate in Canadian society. Today's knowledge-driven, skills-based workforce demands work-ready, literate individuals. Those without basic literacy skills cannot fully participate or succeed in our society.

Click on the links to the left to find up-to-date statistics or to look at the maps in the Manitoba Literacy Atlas.

These maps show the relationship between literacy and employment, family income and dependency on government assistance.

Exciting news from the Province of Manitoba

The province is launching a strategy to help Manitobans make informed decisions about managing their finances and avoiding debt.  The strategy includes rules for payday lenders as part of Let’s Make A Better Deal, Manitoba’s five-year strategy for stronger consumer protection, introduced last fall.   The annual contributions to the Financial Literacy Fund are expected to be $42,000.

The province is increasing funding to Manitoba adult literacy and adult learning centre programs by $700,000 annually, bringing total funding support to almost $20.6 million.  "Our economy is becoming increasingly knowledge-based and all Manitobans need strong literacy skills to fully participate in society and get good jobs," said Premiere Greg Selinger.

Since 1999, the Manitoba government has more than doubled the province's annual investment in adult literacy to almost $2.6 million. "We will continue to invest in adult learning, so all Manitobans have the best possible opportunities for the future….  Manitoba was the first province in Canada to proclaim legislation that guides efforts to improve adult literacy levels, highlighting our commitment to this issue," Premiere Selinger said.