Hungary vs Iceland: Educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or
Hungary
81.1%
in 2023
Iceland
78.9%
in 2023
Hungary rank
15th
Iceland rank
17th
Educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or over time
- Hungary
- Iceland
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 81.1% against 78.9% in Iceland, a difference of 2.2%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 15th and Iceland ranks 17th of 40 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 72.8% | 72.7% | 0.0% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 79.0% | 77.6% | 1.4% | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or, Hungary or Iceland?
- Hungary, at 81.1% against 78.9% in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or between Hungary and Iceland?
- 2.2%, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Iceland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Iceland rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or?
- Hungary ranks 15th and Iceland ranks 17th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or higher, population 25+ years, non-immigrant background, 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