The global learning crisis
272 million children are out of school, and an estimated 70% of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot read a simple text.
How this affects people
Education drives health, income and democratic participation. Being in school is not the same as learning.
Conflict, poverty and discrimination — including bans on girls' secondary education — keep millions from learning.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Conflict and displacement
- 02Poverty and child labour
- 03Discrimination against girls
- 04Too few trained teachers
What could happen next
The future leaves room for choices. Compare the outlooks, check what supports them and notice where the evidence becomes less certain
Out-of-school numbers rise
The latest estimate rose by 21 million.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
Where could a useful response begin?
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