Estonia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education
Estonia
51.9%
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
50.5%
in 2021
Estonia rank
14th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
15th
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education over time
- Estonia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 51.9% against 50.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.
Estonia ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 15th of 101 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.1% | 30.4% | 14.7% | Estonia |
| 2010s | 47.0% | 37.2% | 9.9% | Estonia |
| 2020s | 50.3% | 49.9% | 0.4% | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education, Estonia or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Estonia, at 51.9% against 50.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education between Estonia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 1.4%, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2021.
- How do Estonia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education?
- Estonia ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 15th of 101 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, female (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release