Republic of Korea vs Singapore: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Republic of Korea
36.5%
in 2024
Singapore
36.2%
in 2022
Republic of Korea rank
12th
Singapore rank
13th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Republic of Korea
- Singapore
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 36.5% against 36.2% in Singapore, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 12th and Singapore ranks 13th of 112 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 2 and Singapore in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.8% | 20.3% | 4.5% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 29.8% | 28.1% | 1.7% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 34.2% | 35.1% | 0.9% | Singapore |
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 36.5% against 36.2% 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?
- 0.3%, 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 12th and Singapore ranks 13th 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.