Canada vs Sweden: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population

Canada
31.3%
in 2023
Sweden
29.8%
in 2023
Canada rank
18th
Sweden rank
20th

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time

  • Canada
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Canada currently reports 31.3% against 29.8% in Sweden, a difference of 1.5%.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 20th of 112 countries.

Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 26.2% 20.7% 5.5% Canada
2020s 29.8% 28.2% 1.7% Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Canada or Sweden?
Canada, at 31.3% against 29.8% in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Canada and Sweden?
1.5%, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Sweden?
11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
How do Canada and Sweden rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Canada ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 20th of 112 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,208 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.