Republic of Korea vs Switzerland: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Republic of Korea
41.6%
in 2024
Switzerland
46.1%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
4th
Switzerland rank
2nd
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Republic of Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 46.1% against 41.6% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 4.5%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 4th and Switzerland ranks 2nd of 112 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.5% | 44.4% | 6.9% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 40.2% | 45.5% | 5.3% | Switzerland |
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 Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 46.1% against 41.6% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 4.5%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Switzerland rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th and Switzerland ranks 2nd 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.