Iceland vs South Korea: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7)
Iceland
69.0%
in 2023
South Korea
70.7%
in 2024
Iceland rank
13th
South Korea rank
10th
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) over time
- Iceland
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 70.7% against 69.0% in Iceland, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 13th and South Korea ranks 10th of 108 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.6% | 36.8% | 32.8% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 67.9% | 52.8% | 15.1% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 66.9% | 60.4% | 6.6% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7), Iceland or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 70.7% against 69.0% in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) between Iceland and South Korea?
- 1.7%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Korea?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and South Korea rank globally for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Iceland ranks 13th and South Korea ranks 10th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, 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