Hong Kong, China vs Philippines: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Hong Kong, China
29.8%
in 2022
Philippines
28.9%
in 2022
Hong Kong, China rank
56th
Philippines rank
59th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Hong Kong, China
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Hong Kong, China currently reports 29.8% against 28.9% in Philippines, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Philippines ahead.

Hong Kong, China ranks 56th and Philippines ranks 59th of 111 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 1 and Philippines in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hong Kong, China Philippines Difference Ahead
2000s 20.3% 31.0% 10.7% Philippines
2010s 25.0% 29.5% 4.5% Philippines
2020s 29.8% 28.9% 0.9% Hong Kong, China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Hong Kong, China or Philippines?
Hong Kong, China, at 29.8% against 28.9% in Philippines as of 2022.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Hong Kong, China and Philippines?
0.9%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Philippines?
5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Hong Kong, China and Philippines rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Hong Kong, China ranks 56th and Philippines ranks 59th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (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 completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 1,333 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.