In 2024, Belize leads Latin America with 84.42% of its working-age population holding advanced education, followed closely by Chile and Honduras. The lowest share is observed in Trinidad and Tobago at 64.10%. From 2023, Colombia experienced a notable increase of 1.77%, while Peru and Panama saw declines of -0.92% and -0.88%, respectively.
Over the past five years, trends indicate that countries with higher shares like Belize and Chile have been relatively stable, while others like Colombia have shown positive increments. Meanwhile, countries such as Honduras and Peru have experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries investing in educational infrastructure and technology, likely boosting their labor force's educational attainment. Efforts in policy reforms and international cooperation in education may also shape future dynamics in the region.
Top countries in Share of Labor Force with Advanced Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Working-Age Population with Advanced Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belize | 84.42 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.073% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Chile | 83.83 | 2023 | -1.53% | -0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Honduras | 83.43 | 2023 | +5.26% | -0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Peru | 83.27 | 2023 | -1.23% | -0.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 El Salvador | 82.48 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 82.22 | 2023 | +3.82% | +1.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Dominican Republic | 82.06 | 2023 | +0.067% | -0.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Guatemala | 81.73 | 2023 | +2.71% | -0.062% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bolivia | 81.6 | 2023 | -3.89% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 81.48 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.34% | View data |
