Countries ranked by the percentage of adults aged 25–64 who hold a tertiary education qualification in 2024, according to OECD Education at a Glance data. Canada leads major economies in the proportion of adults with university-level educat...
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Countries ranked by the percentage of adults aged 25–64 who hold a tertiary education qualification in 2024, according to OECD Education at a Glance data. Canada leads major economies in the proportion of adults with university-level education, with over 57% of working-age adults holding a tertiary qualification — a result of sustained public investment in universities, community colleges, and a historically welcoming approach to internationally educated immigrants.
Key Findings
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Canada leads with 57 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 51 · median: 51.
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Gap in 2024: Canada is 1.3× larger than Norway.
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Countries by Proportion of Population with University Degree 2024
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Data Points
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8 categories
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Top Value
57
Canada
Population with Tertiary Education (%) · 2024
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Metrics
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Population with Tertiary Education (%)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Canada | 57 | 57 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Japan | 54 | 54 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Israel | 54 | 54 | +0% |
| 4 | South Korea | 52 | 52 | +0% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 50 | 50 | +0% |
| 6 | Australia | 49 | 49 | +0% |
| 7 | United States | 46 | 46 | +0% |
| 8 | Norway | 45 | 45 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
57
Maximum
45
Minimum
51
Average
51
Median
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