In 2023, Greece led with 9.56% of tertiary graduates in natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics, slightly increasing by 1.03% from the previous year. Canada showed significant progress with a 6.66% increase, reaching 8.68%. The United States also observed a modest growth of 2.53% to 8.52%. Conversely, Germany and Slovakia saw notable declines, posting -4.72% and -6.31%, respectively. Colombia showed a strong improvement with a substantial 6.54% increase. Over the past five years, the compound average growth rate highlights a mixed progression landscape, with advances in some regions and declines in others.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in nations with emerging science and technology sectors, impacted by policy changes, funding shifts, and strategic international collaborations. Monitoring the influence of digital transformation on educational priorities could further reshape the global distribution of graduates in these fields.
Top countries in Graduates to Tertiary Education in Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Tertiary Graduates | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 9.56 | 2023 | +0.49% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 8.68 | 2023 | +2.63% | +6.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.66 | 2023 | +1% | +1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 8.52 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 7.87 | 2023 | +1.98% | +3.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 7.81 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 7.54 | 2023 | +4.24% | +4.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 7.54 | 2023 | -0.5% | +0.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 7.17 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 7.12 | 2023 | -4.42% | -4.72% | View data |
