The global share of men completing at least short cycle tertiary education varies significantly across countries, with Uzbekistan leading at 66.36% and Mali trailing at 4.28% as of 2024. Year-on-year variations reveal significant growth for South Africa at 12.09%, and notable improvements in Portugal and Australia at 6.31% and 2.08%, respectively. Conversely, Uzbekistan and Mali saw declines in their shares. Over a five-year period, noticeable advances in tertiary education attainment are observed in countries like Bangladesh and Paraguay, indicative of rising educational aspirations.
Future trends to watch include the impact of policy reforms aimed at increasing educational access and quality, as well as technological advancements facilitating online education which could significantly alter completion rates across diverse geographies.
Top countries in Share of Men That Completed at Least Short Cycle Tertiary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Men Aged 25+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Uzbekistan | 66.36 | 2023 | +1.74% | -0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Singapore | 53.65 | 2023 | +1.9% | +1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Arab Emirates | 52.28 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 46.9 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 46.08 | 2023 | +0.037% | +1.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 42.88 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Andorra | 37.4 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Germany | 33.04 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 32.83 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 30.08 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.08% | View data |
