# Global Reading Crisis: Who Still Excels?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/global-reading-crisis-who-still-excels/  
Published: 2026-09-22  
Updated: 2026-09-22  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Global literacy is plummeting. PISA 2025 data reveals a 28-point drop in reading scores as screens replace books. The culprit? Declining sustained attention and pleasure reading.

- **Singapore leads:** Asian systems dominate the top six.
- **Ireland shines:** Europe’s top performer.
- **The Trend:** Nations restricting classroom tech and prioritizing literacy are winning. Is your brain losing its edge to short-form content?