Statistical literacy has become a necessary part of private and business life. The inability to properly understand statistical results affects the making of erroneous attitudes and conclusions. These mistakes are especially pronounced in the business environment, but also among students, pupils and citizens, where wrong decisions are made due to wrong conclusions, which then result in lower business results, making wrong decisions or agreeing with other people's opinions. Therefore, in this professional work, the importance of understanding the concept of statistical literacy is emphasized. After that, conclusions are drawn about the importance of statistical literacy and its definitions, models, trends and potential benefits are considered. Finally, the current situation in Croatia regarding statistical literacy is considered by considering the work and position of statistics in the institutions responsible for achieving a certain level of statistical literacy.