In 2023, Estonia led with 10.66% of global graduates in ICT. Notable positive year-on-year growth occurred in Norway (16.52%), Canada (13.84%), and Lithuania (13.35%), indicating a rising interest in ICT fields. Conversely, Indonesia (-5.22%) and Colombia (-9.57%) experienced declines, suggesting possible challenges in ICT educations. The United States (5.48%) and Germany (5.13%) showed moderate growth, reflecting stable but less aggressive expansion compared to others. The five-year CAGR indicates sustained growth trends, ensuring stable ICT talent supply in these regions.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries showing recent positive shifts, and strategies by lagging countries to boost ICT education enrollment, aligning with evolving market demands.
Top countries in Graduates to Tertiary Education in ICT by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Graduates | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 10.66 | 2023 | +6.25% | +9.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 8.56 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 8.31 | 2023 | +5.82% | +12.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 8.27 | 2023 | +17.07% | +16.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 7.73 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 7.63 | 2023 | +2.72% | +5.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 7.3 | 2023 | +4.4% | +4.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 6.72 | 2023 | +6.42% | +7.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 6.67 | 2023 | +0.73% | -0.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Saudi Arabia | 6.61 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.87% | View data |
