Japan has the highest literacy rate in the world, with a rate of 99%.

Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest literacy rate in the world, with a rate of 64%.

The gender gap in literacy is 20%, meaning that 20% more women than men are illiterate.

India has the largest number of illiterate people in the world, with over 287 million illiterate adults.

Education and poverty are positively correlated, meaning that as education levels increase, poverty rates decrease.

Parental education has the greatest impact on educational attainment, as children of parents with higher levels of education are more likely to attain higher levels of education themselves.

The role of government in education includes providing funding for education, setting educational standards, and regulating the education system.

The challenges facing education in developing countries include lack of funding, lack of qualified teachers, and lack of access to schools.

The benefits of education include increased income, improved health, and reduced crime.

The future of education includes more online learning, more personalized learning, and more focus on critical thinking and problem solving.