29 January 2020

Wealth inequality in literacy rates

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Social Inclusion (UNDESA) recently launched the World Social Report 2020The report finds that 70% of the world's population are living in countries where the wealth inequality is increasing.
This global trend that will have implications for education, health, education, livelihood and other outcomes that affect population well-being. 

Our latest info-graphic looks at the influence of wealth inequality on literacy.


Infographic on literacy inequalities by wealth status in sub-Saharan Africa