The analysis of Global 55-64 Year-Olds Population with Tertiary Education shows Japan leading at 49.4% in 2024. Significant growth is also seen in South Korea (28.6%) and Luxembourg (34.38%) with notable year-on-year variations of 4.36% and 4.2% respectively. While Israel shows a slight decline of 0.24%, other countries like Norway and Iceland have positive growth trends. South Africa and Italy have lower percentages at 15.63% and 13.52% respectively, yet they demonstrate consistent, albeit slower, growth. This indicates increasing focus on education access and quality for older populations in numerous regions.
Future trends to monitor include the potentially increasing inequality in educational attainment across countries. Economic shifts, policy changes, and digital learning advancements could further influence education among this demographic, thereby impacting workforce dynamics and economic growth.
Top countries in 55-64 Year-Olds Population with Tertiary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Relevant Age Group | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 49.4 | 2023 | +2.54% | +2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Israel | 46.41 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 36.28 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Luxembourg | 34.38 | 2023 | +2.11% | +4.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 33.19 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 32.7 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 31.56 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 31.4 | 2023 | +1.45% | +0.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 30 | 2023 | +2.08% | +2.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 28.6 | 2023 | +4.26% | +4.36% | View data |
