The OECD Skills Outlook 2013: First Results from the Survey of Adult Skills is a comprehensive report that presents the findings of the first round of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), which assesses adults' proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving in technology-rich environments. The report highlights the importance of these skills in today's knowledge-based economies and provides insights into how they are distributed across different populations. It also discusses the relationship between skills proficiency and various social and economic outcomes, such as employment, wages, health, and political participation. The report emphasizes the need for policies that support the development and maintenance of these skills, particularly for those with lower proficiency levels. It also compares the results of the PIAAC survey with previous skills surveys and provides an overview of the socio-demographic differences in skills proficiency. The report includes detailed data tables and figures that can be accessed through the OECD's website, as well as a guide on how to use the data. The report is intended to inform policy decisions and provide a basis for further research on skills development and education.The OECD Skills Outlook 2013: First Results from the Survey of Adult Skills is a comprehensive report that presents the findings of the first round of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), which assesses adults' proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving in technology-rich environments. The report highlights the importance of these skills in today's knowledge-based economies and provides insights into how they are distributed across different populations. It also discusses the relationship between skills proficiency and various social and economic outcomes, such as employment, wages, health, and political participation. The report emphasizes the need for policies that support the development and maintenance of these skills, particularly for those with lower proficiency levels. It also compares the results of the PIAAC survey with previous skills surveys and provides an overview of the socio-demographic differences in skills proficiency. The report includes detailed data tables and figures that can be accessed through the OECD's website, as well as a guide on how to use the data. The report is intended to inform policy decisions and provide a basis for further research on skills development and education.