5 Most Educated Countries In the World

In this article, we discuss 5 of the most educated countries in the world. If you want to see more of the world’s most educated countries go directly to 25 Most Educated Countries In the World.

5. South Korea

Tertiary % of 25-64 Year Olds: 51.71%

Although the country doesn’t have much resources, South Korea is one of the most educated countries in all of Asia and the high education has helped the country form giant companies like Samsung and Hyundai. The high education has also helped South Korea become one of the richest countries in Asia with a GDP per capita of almost $35,000 as of 2021.

4. Ireland

Tertiary % of 25-64 Year Olds: 53.71%

Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world with a GDP per capita in 2021 of $99,152.1. One reason for the high economic development could be that almost 54% of the 25-64 year olds in Ireland have a tertiary education.

3. Japan

Tertiary % of 25-64 Year Olds: 55.56%

Like South Korea, Japan doesn’t have much resources. Much of the land in Japan is actually pretty mountainous. Given that over 55% of the country’s 25-64 year olds have a tertiary education, however, the country has a GDP per capita of $39,285.2 in 2021, making it one of the wealthiest countries in Asia.

2. Russia

Tertiary % of 25-64 Year Olds: 56.73%

Russia ranks #2 on our list of 25 Most Educated Countries In the World given that almost 57% of the 25-64 year olds in the country have a tertiary education. In addition to having an educated workforce, Russia also has substantial land and resources.

1. Canada

Tertiary % of 25-64 Year Olds: 61.99%

Canada ranks #1 on our list of 25 Most Educated Countries In the World given that almost 62% of the population aged from 25-64 have a tertiary education. In addition to having great hockey teams, a massive country, and substantial resources, Canada also has a GDP per capita of $52,051.4 in 2021, which makes it one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

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