In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
The Federal Statistical Office says they tend to earn less, work less, and feel less integrated in society.
Nearly half have no education beyond compulsory schooling, and most are aged between 46 and 65.
The study also links low skills to social background - few have parents with higher education, and unemployment among their families is higher than average.
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Western parts of the country are picking up the pieces after storm Benjamin swept through the region yesterday.
Police frank about French crime wave
Two gun shops in the Lausanne area have been hit by French robbers within a week.
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Skiers in Switzerland will pay a little more this winter.
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
A shocking video from a Swiss barracks in Lenzburg, canton Aargau, has sparked outrage.
Clock change sends people to the ER
Clocks change at the end of the week - and it could be dangerous - as it sends more people to hospital.
Farmers want vote on EU agreement
The Swiss Farmers’ Union has come out in principle in favour of the new package of agreements between Switzerland and the European Union, but it still has reservations.
