Mexico has made significant progress in expanding literacy, reaching a national rate of 96 per cent. Yet barriers persist, particularly for Indigenous-language speakers, migrant populations and disadvantaged communities.
Across the country, universities, public institutions, civil society organizations, local authorities and private companies are bringing literacy opportunities directly into communities and workplaces while developing learning materials in Indigenous languages. Despite this progress, the challenge remains to reach those who are still excluded. The remaining four per cent still represents thousands of people without basic literacy skills, who live not only in remote rural areas but also in disadvantaged urban communities.