Table 6
Average literacy and numeracy scores of the adult population aged 16 to 65, by sex and age group, Canada, 2012
Table 6
Average literacy and numeracy scores of the adult population aged 16 to 65, by sex and age group, Canada, 2012
Table 6
Average literacy and numeracy scores of the adult population aged 16 to 65, by sex and age group, Canada, 2012
Table summary
This table displays the results of Average literacy and numeracy scores of the adult population aged 16 to 65. The information is grouped by (appearing as row headers), Women, Men and Gap (Women - Men) , calculated using Average score units of measure (appearing as column headers).
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.
