In 2023, Russia leads in female tertiary education level attainment at 65.38%, with moderate growth. Japan, Australia, and the U.S. follow closely with figures over 56%, showing robust growth. Luxembourg exhibits strong growth, whereas Sweden and Norway maintain steady increases around 2%. Western European countries, such as Denmark, France, and Spain, also show notable progress between 2-3%. Emerging markets like Brazil and Costa Rica show significant growth, over 4%. South Africa and Italy lag, below 25%, exhibiting modest, similar gains.
Future trends to watch include increased emphasis on STEM education for women, potential impacts of digital learning platforms, and policy shifts favoring gender equality in education, potentially boosting female tertiary attainment globally.
Top countries in Female Tertiary Education Level Attainment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 25-64 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 65.38 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 57.4 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 57.13 | 2023 | +1.26% | +2.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 56.05 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 55.43 | 2023 | +3.14% | +4.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 54.63 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 53.82 | 2023 | +1.63% | +2.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 52.29 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 46.66 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 46.08 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.16% | View data |
