In 2024, South Africa leads with a 67.75% share of women aged 25+ having completed post-secondary education, showing a significant 25.78% year-on-year growth, reflecting massive educational advancements. Conversely, Mali shows the least with only 3.28%, along with a 1.53% decrease in 2023, indicating persistent educational challenges. Positive trends are seen in Latvia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, with modest growth rates above 2% in 2023. On a broader scale, countries like Germany and Bangladesh are gaining momentum with noted increases of 3.98% and 3.36% respectively, indicating a shift in regional educational paradigms.
Future trends to watch include potential narrowing of educational gaps between nations as more countries prioritize female education policies. Technological adoption and globalization could further enhance access to education, potentially boosting these numbers significantly in regions lagging behind. Additionally, socio-economic factors and policy changes will play pivotal roles in shaping the educational landscape for women globally.
Top countries in Share of Women Having at Least Completed Post-Secondary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Women Aged 25+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Africa | 67.75 | 2023 | +16.4% | +25.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 59.28 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Singapore | 58.45 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Arab Emirates | 58.38 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 57.92 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 46 | 2023 | +2.03% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 45.97 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 45.23 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 40.82 | 2023 | +2.62% | +3.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Andorra | 40.16 | 2022 | View data |
