Why Illiteracy Is Increasing in Developed Countries?

Moreover, throughout many regions of the world the absolute number of illiterate people is rising, as a result of high population growth rates, the low quality of schooling, low school enrollment rates, and poverty.

Why do developing countries have low literacy rates?

Illiteracy can be the result of stalled development, including through interrupted education. Many of the lowest literacy countries in the world have had civil wars, coups or other political instability in the last twenty years.

What are the reasons for illiteracy?

Economic disparities, gender discrimination, caste discrimination, and technological barriers lead to illiteracy in India. India has the largest population of illiterate adults, which further contribute to this vicious cycle of illiteracy in India.