Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Republic of Korea
36.5%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
36.0%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
12th
Saudi Arabia rank
14th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Republic of Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 36.5% against 36.0% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 12th and Saudi Arabia ranks 14th 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 | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.3% | 14.9% | 7.4% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 31.9% | 23.8% | 8.1% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 34.9% | 32.1% | 2.9% | 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Republic of Korea, at 36.5% against 36.0% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.5%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Republic of Korea ranks 12th and Saudi Arabia ranks 14th 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+, total (%) (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.