There are not a lot of people who get excited about international literacy and numeracy data. After all, the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) survey is not exactly Friday night entertainment.

However, while its findings might not come with popcorn or a gripping plot, they do offer a crucial insight into how well the global adult population, including Aotearoa New Zealand, is equipped for work, life, and everything in between.