Table 6
Average literacy and numeracy scores of the adult population aged 16 to 65, by sex and age group, Canada, 2012
| Women | Men | Gap (Women - Men) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average score | |||
| Literacy | |||
| Total Aged 16-65 | 272.3 | 274.6 | -2.3 |
| 16 to 24 | 276.4 | 275.1 | 1.3 |
| 25 to 34 | 284.8 | 285.4 | -0.6 |
| 35 to 44 | 279.3 | 280.0 | -0.7 |
| 45 to 54 | 266 | 269.9 | -3.9 |
| 55 to 65 | 257.3 | 263.6 | -6.3 |
| Numeracy | |||
| Total Aged 16-65 | 258.2 | 272.7 | -14.5 |
| 16 to 24 | 263.7 | 272.7 | -9.0 |
| 25 to 34 | 269.9 | 283.1 | -13.2 |
| 35 to 44 | 264.7 | 279.1 | -14.4 |
| 44 to 54 | 253.0 | 268.3 | -15.3 |
| 55 to 65 | 241.8 | 261.3 | -19.5 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), 2012, Table B.2.3, pg 86. | |||
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