About PIAAC
The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) |
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This international survey is conducted in over 40 countries as part of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). It measures the key cognitive and workplace skills needed for individuals to participate in society and for economies to prosper. The evidence from the Survey has helped countries better understand how education and training systems can nurture these skills. The Survey is administred every 10 years and has had two cycles so far. In the First Cycle, there were three rounds of data collection, between 2011-2018. In 2018, the Second Cycle of the Survey has begun, with results for this cycle to be published in 2024.
The Survey is implemented by
The Survey is designed
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PIAAC Participating Countries |
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PIAAC 1st Cycle
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Round 1 (2011-2012) |
Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom (England and Northern Ireland), United States |
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Round 2 (2014-2015) |
Chile, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Lithuania, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovenia, Türkiye |
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Round 3 (2017) |
Ecuador, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Peru, United States |
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PIAAC 2nd Cycle |
Round 1 (2022-2023) | Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom (England), United States |
Using Data from the Survey for Policy Decision-Making
Data from the Survey of Adult Skills allows investigation of the links between key information-processing skills and a range of variables, constituting a rich evidence base for policy-relevant analysis. In particular, data from this Survey facilitates a better understanding of:
- Performance of education and training systems
- The extent and dimensions of illiteracy and poor literacy
- Gaps between labour markets and education and training
- Equity levels in access to education and intergenerational mobility
- Young people’s transition from education to work
- Identification of at-risk populations
- Links between key cognitive skills and variables, such as demographics, educational background, health, etc.
Presentation on "Why Skills Matter"