Statistical literacy activities in Portuguese speaking countries

Abstract

The promotion of statistical literacy and capacity building is increasing worldwide. This growth has been motivated by the increase in the general literacy of the populations and by the general improvement of living conditions. Quantitative literacy, and statistical literacy in particular, are more relevant nowadays, given the current pandemic context of COVID-19, where the information burden increased, and citizens need more and more skills to interpret numbers and learn what is hidden behind them. In this paper, we provide a summary of the best practices of some Portuguese-speaking countries that can be seen as inspiring a benchmark that allows the promotion of statistical literacy in other communities that are united by the same language. In addition, we emphasize the role of the current pandemic in the evolution of the activities that promote statistical literacy.