In 2023, Uzbekistan led with a 98.02% share of men having completed upper secondary education, followed by Azerbaijan and Slovakia. The United States marked a notable increase, while Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and South Africa also showed significant growth. However, Germany experienced a slight decline, and Mali and Pakistan saw negative trends. Latin American countries like Bolivia and Brazil, alongside Southeast Asia's Indonesia, displayed strong improvements. Portugal achieved a remarkable rise with a 6.34% increase.
Looking ahead, continued educational investment in Latin America and Asia suggests further growth in these regions. European countries may experience stabilization, while developing regions might face challenges without enhanced educational policies.
Top countries in Share of Men Having at Least Completed Upper Secondary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Men Aged 25+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Uzbekistan | 98.02 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Azerbaijan | 92.26 | 2023 | +0.0068% | +0.012% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 91.77 | 2023 | +0.092% | +0.048% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 91.3 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 90.59 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 89.82 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 87.81 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 86.96 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 86.68 | 2023 | -0.04% | -0.061% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 84.15 | 2023 | +0.9% | +2.22% | View data |