More than half of the population in Canada between 55 and 64 years had attained a tertiary education as of 2022, making it the OECD country with the highest proportion of tertiary education graduates in that age group. Japan followed with about 48 percent, while in Israel the share was around 47 percent. By comparison, roughly 6.5 percent of Indian citizens between 55 and 64 years had a tertiary education in 2022.
Share of people with tertiary education in OECD and affiliated countries in 2022, by country
(between 55 to 64 years)
Population with tertiary education is defined as those having completed the highest level of education, by age group. This includes both theoretical programmes leading to advanced research or high skill professions such as medicine and more vocational programmes leading to the labour market. The measure is percentage of same age population, also available by gender. As globalisation and technology continue to re-shape the needs of labour markets worldwide, the demand for individuals with a broader knowledge base and more specialised skills continues to rise.
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OECD. (September 12, 2023). Share of people with tertiary education in OECD and affiliated countries in 2022, by country (between 55 to 64 years) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1227282/share-of-people-with-tertiary-education-in-oecd-countries-by-country/
OECD. "Share of people with tertiary education in OECD and affiliated countries in 2022, by country (between 55 to 64 years)." Chart. September 12, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1227282/share-of-people-with-tertiary-education-in-oecd-countries-by-country/
OECD. (2023). Share of people with tertiary education in OECD and affiliated countries in 2022, by country (between 55 to 64 years). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1227282/share-of-people-with-tertiary-education-in-oecd-countries-by-country/
OECD. "Share of People with Tertiary Education in Oecd and Affiliated Countries in 2022, by Country (between 55 to 64 Years)." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1227282/share-of-people-with-tertiary-education-in-oecd-countries-by-country/
OECD, Share of people with tertiary education in OECD and affiliated countries in 2022, by country (between 55 to 64 years) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1227282/share-of-people-with-tertiary-education-in-oecd-countries-by-country/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Share of people with tertiary education in OECD and affiliated countries in 2022, by country (between 55 to 64 years) [Graph], OECD, September 12, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1227282/share-of-people-with-tertiary-education-in-oecd-countries-by-country/
