Results of the first UIS data collection of innovation statistics
The results of the first collection of innovation statistics are now available in the UIS Data Centre, covering 65 countries.
View ArticleRésultats de la première collecte de données sur l’innovation de l’ISU
Les résultats de la première collecte de données sur l'innovation de l’ISU sont maintenant disponibles dans le Centre de données de l’ISU, couvrant 64 pays.
View ArticleLaunch of the 2014 cinema survey
These data are used for monitoring global trends in the industry, such as the number and type of films produced each year, and how they are consumed nationally and internationally.
View ArticleNew literacy data show young women still lag behind
According to new data released by the UIS, literacy rates for adults and youths continue to rise. Young women aged 15-24 are making the strongest gains, but still lag behind young men.
View Article10-year report on progress against WSIS targets
The Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development has released its 10-year milestone report on the progress made towards targets agreed to by governments at the World Summit on the Information Society.
View ArticleInternational Literacy Day 2014
There are still 781 million adults and 126 million youths who cannot read or write a simple sentence - numbers that weigh heavily on efforts to alleviate poverty. Explore the interactive literacy map...
View ArticleResults of the cultural employment metadata survey
A new UIS report provides insight into some of the sources and characteristics of cultural employment statistics.
View ArticleWorld Teacher's Day 2014
New data show a chronic lack of trained teachers. Without action, it will be impossible to get all children into school by 2030. Explore the latest data in the UNESCO eAtlas of Teachers.
View ArticleEducation data release schedule
Data for the school year ending in 2013, in line with the new International Standard Classification of Education, will be available in January 2015.
View ArticleHave your say in shaping the indicators to monitor the targets of the future...
Share your views on how progress in education should be measured by taking part in a global online consultation from 17 November 2014 to 30 January 2015, organised by the Technical Advisory Group (TAG)...
View ArticleMeasuring women’s contribution to culture
In every society, women are guardians, creators and consumers of culture, but they still face barriers that prevent them from playing an equal role in the cultural sphere. In response, the UIS is...
View ArticleEducation data release
Data for the school year ending in 2013 will now be available in February 2015.
View ArticleNew UIS director appointed
Dr Silvia Montoya has been appointed the new Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics and will be assuming these responsibilities by mid-February 2015.
View ArticleNew global report calls for urgent action to reach 121 million out-of-school...
The report, accompanied by an interactive data tool, presents a nuanced picture of the barriers to education, and a roadmap to improve data, policies and research to catalyse action for out-of-school...
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