statistics on dyslexia uk
Key Statistics on Dyslexia
- Prevalence
- Dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the population, though estimates range from 5–15%, depending on diagnostic criteria and region.
- In the UK, it is estimated that around 6.3 million people have some degree of dyslexia (British Dyslexia Association, 2023).
- In the US, about 20% of school-aged children have a language-based learning disability, with dyslexia being the most common.
- Dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the population, though estimates range from 5–15%, depending on diagnostic criteria and region.
- Diagnosis & Identification
- Around 80% of students with learning difficulties are estimated to have dyslexia (International Dyslexia Association).
- Many cases remain undiagnosed, especially in underserved communities or in individuals who develop compensatory strategies.
- Around 80% of students with learning difficulties are estimated to have dyslexia (International Dyslexia Association).
- Impact on Education
- Children with dyslexia are twice as likely to struggle with reading and writing tasks in mainstream education.
- Without support, dyslexia can significantly impact academic achievement, self-esteem, and mental health.
- Children with dyslexia are twice as likely to struggle with reading and writing tasks in mainstream education.
- Strengths & Abilities
- Many individuals with dyslexia demonstrate high creative, spatial, and problem-solving skills.
- Research suggests that people with dyslexia are overrepresented in creative industries, including design, entrepreneurship, and the arts.
- Many individuals with dyslexia demonstrate high creative, spatial, and problem-solving skills.
- Awareness & Support
- Only 1 in 5 teachers in the UK feel confident in supporting learners with dyslexia effectively (BDA Survey, 2022).
- Early intervention and evidence-based strategies (e.g., phonics instruction, multisensory learning) can significantly improve outcomes.
- Only 1 in 5 teachers in the UK feel confident in supporting learners with dyslexia effectively (BDA Survey, 2022).
Did You Know?
- Famous individuals with dyslexia include Richard Branson, Agatha Christie, Whoopi Goldberg, and Steven Spielberg.
- Dyslexia is not linked to intelligence—many with dyslexia have average or above-average IQ.