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.

Iceland had the highest inequality-adjusted education index score worldwide, amounting to **** out of one on the index. Germany followed with an index score of ****. The inequality-adjusted education index is the education index in the Human Development Index adjusted for inequality.

Data on the top universities for Education Studies in 2025.

This statistic illustrates the ranking of China's education among ** countries in the global soft power index list from 2015 to 2019. According to the Soft Power ** study results of 2019, China ranked number ** in the education category among ** countries worldwide making an four-place jump since the previous year.

Description:

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.

Columns:

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 44 countries was 4.56 percent. The highest value was in Kiribati: 14.2 percent and the lowest value was in Nigeria: 0.38 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Finland had the highest quality of primary education in the world in 2017, with an index score of ***. The index runs on a scale of one (low quality) to seven (very good). Switzerland, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Estonia rounded out the top five for countries with the highest quality of primary education. A solid foundation Primary school age children are generally between the ages of six and eleven years old. Primary school is the first stage of formal education and consists of general knowledge and fundamental skills in areas like mathematics, reading, writing, and science, with student enrollment rates being particularly high in advanced economies. This helps young students to form a solid base for further study as they get older. Primary education in the United States Primary schools in the United States, where they are called elementary schools, can be either private or public institutions, with enrollment in public schools generally higher than in private schools. Education from the age of five is mandatory in the U.S., whether that be through the state-funded public school system, private schooling, or through an approved home school program. Depending on state law, students can leave school between the ages of 16 and 18.

The average for 2022 based on 76 countries was 88.21 percent. The highest value was in Andorra: 100 percent and the lowest value was in San Marino: 34.16 percent. The indicator is available from 1998 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 126 countries was 94.03 percent. The highest value was in Finland: 144.85 percent and the lowest value was in Burkina Faso: 33.72 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 149 countries was 100.44 percent. The highest value was in Sierra Leone: 156.8 percent and the lowest value was in Liberia: 67.23 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Abstract

This study provides an update on measures of educational attainment for a broad cross section of countries. In our previous work (Barro and Lee, 1993), we constructed estimates of educational attainment by sex for persons aged 25 and over. The values applied to 129 countries over a five-year intervals from 1960 to 1985.

The present study adds census information for 1985 and 1990 and updates the estimates of educational attainment to 1990. We also have been able to add a few countries, notably China, which were previously omitted because of missing data.

Dataset:

Educational attainment at various levels for the male and female population. The data set includes estimates of educational attainment for the population by age - over age 15 and over age 25 - for 126 countries in the world. (see Barro, Robert and J.W. Lee, "International Measures of Schooling Years and Schooling Quality, AER, Papers and Proceedings, 86(2), pp. 218-223 and also see "International Data on Education", manuscipt.) Data are presented quinquennially for the years 1960-1990;

Educational quality across countries. Table 1 presents data on measures of schooling inputs at five-year intervals from 1960 to 1990. Table 2 contains the data on average test scores for the students of the different age groups for the various subjects.Please see Jong-Wha Lee and Robert J. Barro, "Schooling Quality in a Cross-Section of Countries," (NBER Working Paper No.w6198, September 1997) for more detailed explanation and sources of data.

Geographic coverage

The data set cobvers the following countries: - Afghanistan - Albania - Algeria - Angola - Argentina - Australia - Austria - Bahamas, The - Bahrain - Bangladesh - Barbados - Belgium - Benin - Bolivia - Botswana - Brazil - Bulgaria - Burkina Faso - Burundi - Cameroon - Canada - Cape verde - Central African Rep. - Chad - Chile - China - Colombia - Comoros - Congo - Costa Rica - Cote d'Ivoire - Cuba - Cyprus - Czechoslovakia - Denmark - Dominica - Dominican Rep. - Ecuador - Egypt - El Salvador - Ethiopia - Fiji - Finland - France - Gabon - Gambia - Germany, East - Germany, West - Ghana - Greece - Grenada - Guatemala - Guinea - Guinea-Bissau - Guyana - Haiti - Honduras - Hong Kong - Hungary - Iceland - India - Indonesia - Iran, I.R. of - Iraq - Ireland - Israel - Italy - Jamaica - Japan - Jordan - Kenya - Korea - Kuwait - Lesotho - Liberia - Luxembourg - Madagascar - Malawi - Malaysia - Mali - Malta - Mauritania - Mauritius - Mexico - Morocco - Mozambique - Myanmar (Burma) - Nepal - Netherlands - New Zealand - Nicaragua - Niger - Nigeria - Norway - Oman - Pakistan - Panama - Papua New Guinea - Paraguay - Peru - Philippines - Poland - Portugal - Romania - Rwanda - Saudi Arabia - Senegal - Seychelles - Sierra Leone - Singapore - Solomon Islands - Somalia - South africa - Spain - Sri Lanka - St.Lucia - St.Vincent & Grens. - Sudan - Suriname - Swaziland - Sweden - Switzerland - Syria - Taiwan - Tanzania - Thailand - Togo - Tonga - Trinidad & Tobago - Tunisia - Turkey - U.S.S.R. - Uganda - United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom - United States - Uruguay - Vanuatu - Venezuela - Western Samoa - Yemen, N.Arab - Yugoslavia - Zaire - Zambia - Zimbabwe

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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.

Data on the top universities for Social Sciences in 2025, including disciplines such as Communication & Media Studies, Geography, and Sociology.

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The QS Rankings, renowned for its esteemed university evaluations, annually releases the QS World University Rankings. The 2024 edition comprises a dataset encompassing the top 100 universities globally, with each entry defined by 12 features.

The 'rank' feature denotes the university's position in the QS rankings, offering a quantitative representation of its standing. The 'university' column identifies the institution by name. The 'overall score' is a floating-point value derived from various contributing factors, reflecting the comprehensive evaluation undertaken by QS.

Academic reputation, an integral aspect, is quantified in the 'academic reputation' feature, while 'employer reputation' gauges the institution's standing in the professional realm. The 'faculty student ratio' is calculated by dividing the faculty count by the number of students, a metric often indicative of the learning environment's quality.

'Citations per faculty' delves into the scholarly impact, measuring the total citations received by an institution's papers over five years, normalized by faculty size. The 'international faculty ratio' and 'international students ratio' shed light on the global diversity of the academic community, capturing the proportion of foreign faculty and students.

The 'international research network' employs a formula to quantify the institution's global partnerships and collaborations. 'Employment outcomes' are assessed through a formula involving alumni impact and graduate employment indices, providing insights into the professional success of graduates.

Finally, the 'sustainability' feature evaluates an institution's commitment to environmental sciences, considering alumni outcomes and academic reputation within the field. It also examines the inclusion of climate science and sustainability in the curriculum, reflecting the growing emphasis on environmental consciousness in higher education.

In essence, this dataset encapsulates a multifaceted evaluation of universities worldwide, encompassing academic, professional, and sustainability dimensions, making it a valuable resource for individuals and institutions navigating the dynamic landscape of global higher education. VALUE FOUNDS IS HIPOTICALY data 2021

The average for 2022 based on 78 countries was 439.569 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 574.664 index points and the lowest value was in Cambodia: 336.396 index points. The indicator is available from 2003 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

Context

In today's interconnected world, the issue of inequality in education stands as a stark reminder of the disparities that persist across countries and communities. While strides have been made to improve access to education, a significant proportion of children still lack the opportunity to learn, particularly in low-income and conflict-affected regions. Quality of education also diverges, with well-equipped schools in affluent areas contrasting with under-resourced institutions in marginalized settings. Gender inequality further compounds the problem, as cultural norms and economic factors often impede girls' education in certain societies. Tackling inequality in education isn't just a matter of fairness; it's a critical step towards building equitable societies and empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to their own development and that of their nations.

Content

This dataset contains historical data covering a range of indicators pertaining to educational inequality on a global scale. The dataset's prominent components include: ISO3, Country, Human Development Groups, UNDP Developing Regions, HDI Rank (2021), and Inequality in Education spanning the years 2010 to 2021.

Dataset Glossary (Column-wise)

• ISO3 - ISO3 for the Country/Territory
• Country - Name of the Country/Territory
• Human Development Groups - Human Development Groups
• UNDP Developing Regions - UNDP Developing Regions
• HDI Rank (2021) - Human Development Index Rank for 2021
• Inequality in Education (2010) - Inequality in Education for 2010
• Inequality in Education (2011) - Inequality in Education for 2011
• Inequality in Education (2012) - Inequality in Education for 2012
• Inequality in Education (2013) - Inequality in Education for 2013
• Inequality in Education (2014) - Inequality in Education for 2014
• Inequality in Education (2015) - Inequality in Education for 2015
• Inequality in Education (2016) - Inequality in Education for 2016
• Inequality in Education (2017) - Inequality in Education for 2017
• Inequality in Education (2018) - Inequality in Education for 2018
• Inequality in Education (2019) - Inequality in Education for 2019
• Inequality in Education (2020) - Inequality in Education for 2020
• Inequality in Education (2021) - Inequality in Education for 2021

Data Dictionary

• UNDP Developing Regions:
  • SSA - Sub-Saharan Africa
  • LAC - Latin America and the Caribbean
  • EAP - East Asia and the Pacific
  • AS - Arab States
  • ECA - Europe and Central Asia
  • SA - South Asia

Structure of the Dataset

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Acknowledgement

This Dataset is created from Human Development Reports. This Dataset falls under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO License. You can check the Terms of Use of this Data. If you want to learn more, visit the Website.

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Russia topped Coursera's ranking of technology skills in 2020. Among other countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Belarus and Ukraine followed, at the **** and **** percentile, respectively. Romania was the only listed country of the region outside the Cutting-Edge category, at the **** percentile.

Data on the top universities for Medical and Health in 2025, including disciplines such as Medicine and Dentistry, and Other Health Subjects.