Belgium vs Norway: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Belgium
37.6%
in 2023
Norway
39.0%
in 2023
Belgium rank
32nd
Norway rank
31st

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

  • Belgium
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 39.0% against 37.6% in Belgium, a difference of 1.4%.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 32nd and Norway ranks 31st of 108 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 29.4% 32.1% 2.7% Norway
2010s 33.3% 36.5% 3.2% Norway
2020s 37.6% 40.1% 2.5% Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Belgium or Norway?
Norway, at 39.0% against 37.6% in Belgium as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Belgium and Norway?
1.4%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Norway?
17 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Norway rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Belgium ranks 32nd and Norway ranks 31st of 108 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+, male (%) (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+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,328 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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