Description for Chart 1. Highest level of educational attainment in December 2009 by reading proficiency level at age 15, by gender

Warning View the most recent version.

Archived Content

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please "contact us" to request a format other than those available.

Proficiency level at age 15 High school or less College/CEGEP University-Bachelor or certificate below the Bachelor's University- Above the Bachelor's
percent
Males
Below level 3 57.4 28.4 0.0 0.0
level 3 44.8 26.1 22.3 0.0
level 4/5 28.6 20.9 41.2 0.0
Females
Below level 3 48.5 31.1 12.4 0.0
level 3 32.6 34.3 25.8 0.0
level 4/5 18.0 20.3 49.2 8.5
Source: Statistics Canada. 2009 Youth in Transition Survey.