Countries with the Highest University Enrollment Rate
This chart ranks countries by gross tertiary enrollment rate. Gross enrollment counts all students in higher education regardless of age, divided by the population of standard university age, so rates can exceed 100% where many students are...
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Countries with the Highest University Enrollment RateGreece leads at 165.1%, a figure that requires explanation: gross enrollment counts every student in higher education against only the population of standard university age, so mature students, repeat years and long degree completion times push the rate far above 100%. Greece's exceptional number reflects students remaining enrolled for many years rather than a uniquely educated population. Macao follows on 129.2% and Finland on 108.1%. Every country in the top ten exceeds 104%, and the list is geographically diverse, with Argentina, Turkey, Chile and Australia joining the European entries. South Korea's 106.7% is consistent with its reputation for near-universal higher education participation.
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