The data from 2023 to 2024 indicates varied growth rates in the share of women who have completed upper secondary education across different countries. Significant year-on-year increases were observed in countries like Mali and Zimbabwe, with notable growth in Pakistan and Palestine. In contrast, Azerbaijan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka saw marginal declines.
Future trends to watch include rapidly improving female educational attainment in developing nations as policy changes and educational reforms take hold. Continuous growth in advanced education among women in developed countries is expected, potentially leading to higher educational parity between genders globally.
Top countries in Share of Women Having at Least Completed Upper Secondary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Women Aged 25+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Uzbekistan | 96.58 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 94.97 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 92.43 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 88.91 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 85.44 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 85.12 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Azerbaijan | 84.76 | 2023 | -0.043% | -0.044% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 82.31 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 81.92 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 81.6 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.67% | View data |
