Netherlands vs Turkey: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Netherlands
15.2%
in 2023
Turkey
15.8%
in 2023
Netherlands rank
18th
Turkey rank
15th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Netherlands
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Turkey currently reports 15.8% against 15.2% in Netherlands, a difference of 0.6%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Netherlands ahead.

Netherlands ranks 18th and Turkey ranks 15th of 81 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and Turkey in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Turkey Difference Ahead
2010s 11.2% 1.9% 9.2% Netherlands
2020s 15.1% 15.5% 0.4% Turkey

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Netherlands or Turkey?
Turkey, at 15.8% against 15.2% in Netherlands as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Netherlands and Turkey?
0.6%, with Turkey ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Turkey?
8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
How do Netherlands and Turkey rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Netherlands ranks 18th and Turkey ranks 15th of 81 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master'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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
81 places, 899 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.