As of 2023, based on data dating back to 2021, Angola was the country worldwide where the lowest share of the population had a higher education of a bachelor's degree or higher. A high number of the countries on the list were located in Sub-Saharan Africa. On the other hand, Montenegro was the country where the highest share of the population had completed a bachelor's degree or more.

Among the OECD countries, Canada had the highest proportion of adults with a tertiary education in 2022. About 63 percent of Canadians had achieved a tertiary education in that year. Japan followed with about 56 percent of the population having completed a tertiary education, while in Ireland the share was roughly 54 percent. In India, on the other hand, less than 13 percent of the adult population had completed a tertiary education in 2022.

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This dataset presents the tertiary education rates of the top ten most educated countries in the world. These countries have been ranked based on their tertiary education rates, showcasing their commitment to fostering educated populations and their global prominence in various fields. The dataset highlights the percentage of the population with completed tertiary education for each of these leading nations. With South Korea leading the pack at 69.29%, followed by Canada, Japan, Luxembourg, Ireland, Russia, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Norway, this dataset provides valuable insights into global education trends and the impact of education on socioeconomic development.

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Country: Name of the country Tertiary_Education_Rate: Percentage of the population with completed tertiary education Potential Applications:

• Comparative analysis of tertiary education rates among the top educated countries
• Understanding the correlation between education levels and socioeconomic indicators
• Identifying factors contributing to high educational attainment in leading nations
• Benchmarking educational policies and initiatives against top-performing countries

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 72.61 index points. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 422.59 index points and the lowest value was in Turkey: 10.85 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Global Tertiary Education Level Attainment by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

The average for 2022 based on 117 countries was 1.21 percent. The highest value was in Qatar: 1.79 percent and the lowest value was in Benin: 0.59 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2022, 70 percent of the South Korean population between 25 and 34 had attained a tertiary education, making it the OECD country with the highest proportion of tertiary education graduates. Canada followed with more than two-thirds, while in Japan, the share was around 66 percent. By comparison, roughly 13 percent of South Africans between 25 and 34 had a tertiary education in 2022.

Global Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

In 2022, Canada had the highest share of adults with a university degree, at over 60 percent of those between the ages of 25 and 64. India had the smallest share of people with a university degree, at 13 percent of the adult population. University around the world Deciding which university to attend can be a difficult decision for some and in today’s world, people are not left wanting for choice. There are thousands of universities around the world, with the highest number found in India and Indonesia. When picking which school to attend, some look to university rankings, where Harvard University in the United States consistently comes in on top. Moving on up One of the major perks of attending university is that it enables people to move up in the world. Getting a good education is generally seen as a giant step along the path to success and opens up doors for future employment. Future earnings potential can be determined by which university one attends, whether by the prestige of the university or the connections that have been made there. For instance, graduates from the Stanford Graduate School of Business can expect to earn around 250,000 U.S. dollars annually.

Nearly 70 percent of the population in Czechia had upper secondary education as their highest education level in 2022, the highest of OECD member countries. Neighboring Slovakia had the second highest share at nearly two thirds of the population between 25 and 64 years. Meanwhile, the share was lowest in Costa Rica, where only 20 percent of the population had achieved an upper secondary education.

The average for 2021 based on 58 countries was 92.58 percent. The highest value was in Romania: 100 percent and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 42 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 124 countries was 92.43 percent. The highest value was in Gibraltar: 130.58 percent and the lowest value was in Niger: 52.99 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Global Tertiary Education Level Employment Rate by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

GL: Educational Attainment: Doctoral or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data was reported at 0.094 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.073 % for 2014. GL: Educational Attainment: Doctoral or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 0.094 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2015, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.100 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.073 % in 2014. GL: Educational Attainment: Doctoral or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;

Women and Men in Spain: Unemployment rate according to level of education in the EU (from 15 to 74 years of age). Annual. National. Nota: UE27_2020: 27 países (desde 2020). UE-28: 28 países (2013-2020).

Global Upper Secondary Non-Tertiary Education Level Employment Rate by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

Population with the highest level of education obtained abroad by reason for not applying for recognition of the education in the host country, sex, age, educational attainment level and country of educational attainment level

Population with the highest level of education obtained abroad by outcome of applying for recognition of the education in the host country, sex, age, educational attainment level and country of educational attainment level

MD: Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data was reported at 74.726 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.721 % for 2014. MD: Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 74.437 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2015, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.191 % in 2009 and a record low of 72.918 % in 2007. MD: Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;