The forecast for 2024 in global educational attainment among young adults reveals South Korea at the leading position with 97.9%. European nations such as Lithuania, Ireland, and Poland show strong performance with values exceeding 94%. North American countries like Canada and the United States stand at around 94%. Meanwhile, Nordic and Southern European countries exhibit varying degrees of attainment, with Sweden and Portugal representing the extremes at 80% and 78.9%, respectively. In Latin America, Colombia and Mexico indicate lower values around 70% and 54.2%, while New Zealand is an outlier with a 6.52% due to a likely data error.
Year-on-year growth from 2023 highlights Portugal (1.99%) and Mexico (1.59%) experiencing significant increases, while Sweden and Norway show decline. The five-year CAGR indicates a trend towards overall growth in educational attainment, though disparities persist globally.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digital education access on increasing attainment rates, particularly in developing regions. Initiatives focusing on equitable access to secondary education are expected to drive further improvements across various countries, potentially reducing the educational gap worldwide.
Top countries in Educational Attainment Among Young Adults by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 25-34 Having Attained at Least an Upper Secondary Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 97.9 | 2023 | 0% | +0.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 95.4 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 95.3 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 94.9 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 94.9 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 94.6 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 94 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 93.9 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 93.6 | 2023 | 0% | -0.021% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 92.1 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.57% | View data |
