Republic of Korea vs Singapore: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Republic of Korea
41.6%
in 2024
Singapore
38.2%
in 2022
Republic of Korea rank
4th
Singapore rank
7th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Republic of Korea
- Singapore
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 41.6% against 38.2% in Singapore, a difference of 3.4%.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Singapore's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 4th and Singapore ranks 7th of 112 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.4% | 22.8% | 8.6% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 35.7% | 30.3% | 5.3% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 39.5% | 36.8% | 2.7% | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Republic of Korea or Singapore?
- Republic of Korea, at 41.6% against 38.2% in Singapore as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Republic of Korea and Singapore?
- 3.4%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Singapore?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do Republic of Korea and Singapore rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th and Singapore ranks 7th 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.