International Literacy Day |16 September 2025

Elderly population bears the brunt of illiteracy

Compiled by Sunny Esparon

As the world observes International Literacy Day, recent statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics reveal a concerning disparity in Seychelles; the elderly make up the largest share of the illiterate population, accounting for nearly 60 percent of those unable to read or write effectively.

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