Comparing Education Levels Across 45 Countries 🎓

Key takeaways

• Advanced economies such as Canada, Ireland, and South Korea have some of the highest shares of tertiary-educated adults (55–65%)
• Emerging economies like India, Indonesia, and Mexico have strikingly high proportions of adults without a high-school diploma, highlighting stark contrasts with advanced economies.
• Germany is an advanced economy with a relatively low share of tertiary-educated adults, suggesting it has a strong vocational and apprenticeship system where high-skill jobs do not require a degree.