Ireland - Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level

Since 2014, Ireland Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level rose 3.1points year on year. At 47.81 Percent in 2019, the country was ranked number 6 comparing other countries in Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level. Ireland is overtaken by South Korea, which was number 5 with 49.97 Percent and is followed by United States with 47.8 Percent. Canada topped the ranking with 58.58 Percent in 2019, an increase of 1.2points compared to 2018. Russia, Japan and Israel respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Argentina recorded the best 5 years average growth at +11.1points per year, while Luxembourg recorded the worst performance at -0.8points per year.

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Date Percent
2019 47.81
2018 46.94
2017 45.66
2016
2015 42.81
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How does Ireland rank in Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level?

# 43 Countries Percent Last YoY 5‑years CAGR
1 #1
Canada
58.58 % 2019 +1.2 % +1.8 % View data
2 #2
Russia
56.54 % 2019 +0.8 % +1.9 % View data
5 #5
South Korea
49.97 % 2019 +1.9 % +2.3 % View data
6 #6
Ireland
47.81 % 2019 +1.9 % +3.1 % View data
7 #7
United States
47.80 % 2019 +0.8 % +1.6 % View data
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