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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.

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.

The average for 2022 based on 119 countries was 55.47 percent. The highest value was in Greece: 166.67 percent and the lowest value was in Tanzania: 5.43 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Malaysia: Queensland data was reported at 1,174.000 Person in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1,174.000 Person for Nov 2024. Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Malaysia: Queensland data is updated monthly, averaging 1,615.500 Person from Jan 2002 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,204.000 Person in Dec 2010 and a record low of 675.000 Person in Jan 2022. Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Malaysia: Queensland data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G120: Education Statistics: Number of Enrolments.

This dataset provides the number of students on scholarships abroad, categorized by country of study, scientific degree (Doctorate, Masters, Bachelor, Other), and gender (Male, Female). It offers insights into international student distribution for various academic levels and across different countries. This data is essential for understanding trends in global academic mobility and gender representation in higher education abroad.

In 2022, Canada had the greatest number of international students compared to their entire higher education population, with nearly ** percent of students being international. Australia followed with a share of ** percent of the students being international, while the United Kingdom ranked third.

Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Singapore: Northern Territory data was reported at 2.000 Person in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.000 Person for Nov 2024. Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Singapore: Northern Territory data is updated monthly, averaging 2.000 Person from Jan 2002 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.000 Person in Dec 2006 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jun 2012. Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Singapore: Northern Territory data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G120: Education Statistics: Number of Enrolments.

Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Other Nationalities: New South Wales data was reported at 20,565.000 Person in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,499.000 Person for Nov 2024. Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Other Nationalities: New South Wales data is updated monthly, averaging 11,761.000 Person from Jan 2002 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,565.000 Person in Dec 2024 and a record low of 3,467.000 Person in Jan 2002. Number of Students: Higher Education: ytd: Other Nationalities: New South Wales data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G120: Education Statistics: Number of Enrolments.

Montenegro was the country where the highest cumulative share of the population above 25 years had completed at least a bachelor's degree. 61.1 percent of the population in the country had some form of higher education as of 2022. The United Arab Emirates followed behind with 51.1 percent.

This dataset provides values for ENROLMENT IN TERTIARY EDUCATION PER 100 000 INHABITANTS MALE WB DATA.HTML reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

JO: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data was reported at 1.072 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.088 Ratio for 2015. JO: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 1.063 Ratio from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.274 Ratio in 1990 and a record low of 0.500 Ratio in 1971. JO: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education is the ratio of women to men enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

BY: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data was reported at 1.120 Ratio in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.110 Ratio for 2022. BY: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 1.233 Ratio from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.313 Ratio in 2008 and a record low of 1.108 Ratio in 2020. BY: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education is the ratio of women to men enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

No of Students: CD: HE: China: Scotland data was reported at 8,475.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,765.000 Person for 2016. No of Students: CD: HE: China: Scotland data is updated yearly, averaging 7,595.000 Person from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,475.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 4,060.000 Person in 2009. No of Students: CD: HE: China: Scotland data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Higher Education Statistics Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.G066: Higher Education Student Enrolments: By Country of Domicile.

Across all OECD countries included (except for Japan), there was a higher share of women than men among the new first-time higher education students in 2022. This reflects a general trend across developed countries that women tend to reach higher levels of education than that of men.

The United Arab Emirates was the country where the highest cumulative share of the population above 25 years had completed at least a bachelor's degree. 52.66 percent of the population in the country had some form of higher education as of 2024. Ireland followed behind with 41.85 percent.

France FR: Educational Attainment: At Least Competed Short-Cycle Tertiary: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data was reported at 29.491 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.836 % for 2014. France FR: Educational Attainment: At Least Competed Short-Cycle Tertiary: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 24.184 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.491 % in 2015 and a record low of 19.992 % in 2004. France FR: Educational Attainment: At Least Competed Short-Cycle Tertiary: 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 France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;