Countries ranked by gross tertiary education enrollment rate as a percentage of the relevant age group in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics data. South Korea consistently leads global tertiary education enrollment rates — w...
About: Countries by Tertiary Education Enrollment Rate 2025
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Countries ranked by gross tertiary education enrollment rate as a percentage of the relevant age group in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics data. South Korea consistently leads global tertiary education enrollment rates — with over 94% of the college-age population enrolled in universities, colleges, or vocational higher education programmes, a reflection of an intensely education-driven culture in which university credentials are considered near-mandatory for professional employment and social mobility. This extraordinary enrollment rate has produced one of the world's most highly educated workforces but has also generated significant debate within Korea about qualification inflation, graduate unemployment, and the psychological costs of an examination system that subjects students to years of extreme academic pressure from early childhood.
Key Findings
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South Korea leads with 94 in 2025.
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Average value in 2025: 85 · median: 84.
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Gap in 2025: South Korea is 1.2× larger than Canada.
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Countries by Tertiary Education Enrollment Rate 2025
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Top Value
94
South Korea
Tertiary Enrollment Rate (%) · 2025
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Tertiary Enrollment Rate (%)
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Period
2025
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Category Rankings
Ranked by 2025 value · vs. 2025| # | Category | 2025 | 2025 | Change |
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| 🥇 | South Korea | 94 | 94 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Greece | 88 | 88 | +0% |
| 🥉 | United States | 87 | 87 | +0% |
| 4 | Australia | 85 | 85 | +0% |
| 5 | Finland | 83 | 83 | +0% |
| 6 | Norway | 82 | 82 | +0% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 80 | 80 | +0% |
| 8 | Canada | 78 | 78 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2025
94
Maximum
78
Minimum
85
Average
84
Median
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