LITERACY AND AGE

40% of Canadians over the age of 65
never finished primary school, compared to
4% of Canadians aged 26 to 35.

The largest proportion of New Brunswickers at Level 1
(people who have difficulty with printed materials and
identify themselves as unable to read) were in the older
age groups. The likelihood of being at Level 1 increases
with age.¹³

The age range of population
using literacy services is:
40% between 35-44 years of age,
30% between the ages of 25-34,
and 20% between 45-54 years of age
More youth,
particularly those with learning disabilities, are coming
to programs.⁴