This is a significant improvement from the literacy rate of 65.6% in 1950. The increase in literacy rates can be attributed to a number of factors, including the expansion of educational opportunities, the increased use of mass media, and the efforts of literacy programs.
Despite the progress that has been made, there are still significant disparities in literacy rates between different groups of people in Mexico. For example, the literacy rate is lower for women than for men, and it is lower for people living in rural areas than for people living in urban areas.
The Mexican government has made a commitment to universal literacy, and it is working to improve literacy rates through a number of programs. These programs include the National Program for the Promotion of Literacy (PRONALEES) and the National Institute for Adult Education (INEA).
PRONALEES is a federal program that provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for literacy programs. These programs offer basic literacy instruction to adults who have never learned to read or write.
INEA is a public institution that provides educational services to adults. INEA offers a variety of programs, including literacy programs, basic education programs, and vocational training programs.
The Mexican government is also working to improve literacy rates through the use of mass media. The government produces and broadcasts educational television programs and radio programs. These programs provide basic literacy instruction and information about other educational opportunities.
The efforts of the Mexican government and other organizations are helping to improve literacy rates in Mexico. However, there is still more work to be done to achieve universal literacy.