The global landscape of tertiary education level attainment in 2023 highlights South Korea at the top with 54.46% of persons aged 25-64, closely followed by Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Countries like Norway, Sweden, and Lithuania also show robust attainment percentages. On the other hand, Colombia and Italy lag significantly. Over the last two years, Luxembourg exhibited the highest year-on-year increase at 4.38%, while Italy showed improvement with a 2.23% rise. Over a five-year horizon, countries like South Korea and Luxembourg maintain steady growth, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing educational outcomes.
In terms of future trends to watch, it will be essential to observe how digitalization in learning and policies aimed at increasing access and reducing disparities might affect these rates. Emphasizing lifelong learning and upskilling against the backdrop of rapidly changing job markets will also be crucial in shaping future attainment figures.
Top countries in Tertiary Education Level Attainment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 25-64 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 54.46 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Luxembourg | 54.39 | 2023 | +2.85% | +4.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 52.28 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 47.31 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 46.53 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 45.16 | 2023 | +0.59% | +1.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 43.06 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 42.03 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Colombia | 25.81 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 21.57 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.23% | View data |
