In 2024, Uzbekistan leads with 58.71% of women aged 25+ having completed short cycle tertiary education, despite a slight decline from the previous year. The United Arab Emirates and Australia follow, showing 2.92% and 1.48% increases respectively. Notable growth in Portugal and South Africa at 5.69% and 11.8% reflects significant advancements in women's education. While Germany and Austria also report improvements, countries like Bangladesh and Mali continue to lag with single-digit percentages, highlighting ongoing challenges in educational attainment.
Future trends in women’s tertiary education will likely focus on bridging these global disparities. Attention is needed on increasing access and participation in developing countries, alongside continued progress in developed nations. Watching policy shifts and their impacts on educational investments will be critical in understanding future evolutions in these figures.
Top countries in Share of Women Having at Least Completed Short Cycle Tertiary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Women Aged 25+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Uzbekistan | 58.71 | 2023 | +1.37% | -0.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Arab Emirates | 55.98 | 2023 | +2.42% | +2.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 51.35 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 50.33 | 2023 | +0.56% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Singapore | 49.11 | 2023 | +1.99% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 43.76 | 2023 | +1.86% | +1.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 42.49 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 41.36 | 2023 | +0.78% | -0.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 40.72 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 39.92 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.65% | View data |
