Republic of Korea vs United States of America: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Republic of Korea
49.6%
in 2024
United States of America
49.8%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
17th
United States of America rank
16th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Republic of Korea
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 49.8% against 49.6% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 17th and United States of America ranks 16th of 110 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.1% | 36.8% | 4.7% | United States of America |
| 2010s | 45.2% | 45.5% | 0.3% | United States of America |
| 2020s | 48.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Republic of Korea or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 49.8% against 49.6% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Republic of Korea and United States of America?
- 0.2%, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and United States of America rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Republic of Korea ranks 17th and United States of America ranks 16th of 110 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+, 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education.