United Kingdom - Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level

Since 2014, United Kingdom Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level rose 2.1points year on year. At 46.92 Percent in 2019, the country was number 8 among other countries in Adult Population at Tertiary Education Level. United Kingdom is overtaken by United States, which was ranked number 7 at 47.8 Percent and is followed by Australia with 46.56 Percent. Canada ranked the highest with 58.58 Percent in 2019, that is an increase of 1.2points compared to 2018. Russia, Japan and Israel respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Argentina witnessed the best average annual growth at +11.1points per year, while Luxembourg recorded the worst performance at -0.8points per year.

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Date Percent
2019 46.92
2018 45.78
2017 45.74
2016 45.77
2015 44.20
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How does United Kingdom 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
7 #7
United States
47.80 % 2019 +0.8 % +1.6 % View data
8 #8
United Kingdom
46.92 % 2019 +2.5 % +2.1 % View data
9 #9
Australia
46.56 % 2019 +1.8 % +2.1 % View data
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