According to the forthcoming study, 7.9 million Ghanaians aged 6 and above are illiterate, as reported by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
The GSS published a statement on Thursday, September 8 to celebrate World Literacy Day, saying that this indicates a lack of comprehension in reading and writing.
The disparity between the sexes in this regard has persisted throughout time, with 4.6 million women being illiterate compared to 3.3 million men.
Also, the number of illiterate individuals (15 and over) in the United States is projected to increase by 1.2 million, from 4.3 million in 2010 to 5.5 million in 2021, based on data from the Population and Housing Censuses (PHC).
hree years into the provisions on illiteracy included in the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018-2030, Ghana’s adult literacy levels remain lower than those of its comparators (lower middle income and sub-Saharan African nations).
As a result, later this month we will be releasing the 2021 PHC Thematic Report Brief on Illiteracy in Ghana.
The study focuses on three main areas: trends, patterns, and correlates of illiteracy in Ghana, and it utilizes this information to assist stakeholders in their efforts to reduce this problem.
About 8 million people in Ghana are illiterate. GSS, 2021 PHC #SDGs #TV3GH #CitiNewsroom #GTV pic.twitter.com/UGFYniaMsu
— Ghana Statistical Service (@StatsGhana) August 3, 2022