Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway

Norway: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population was 39.5% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
39.5%
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
13th
of 109 countries
All-time high
39.5%
in 2023
All-time low
29.7%
in 2014
Years of data
9
2014–2023

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway, 2014–2023

0102030402014201820232014: 29.7 cumulative2015: 30.8 cumulative2016: 31.7 cumulative2017: 32.7 cumulative2018: 35.8 cumulative2019: 34.4 cumulative2020: 38.8 cumulative2022: 37.7 cumulative2023: 39.5 cumulative

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in cumulative.

Analysis

The most recent figure for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway is 39.5%, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway peaked at 39.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 29.7%, in 2014.

Norway ranks 13th of 109 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway, year by year

Annual values for Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Norway, 2014 to 2023.
Year cumulative Change
2014 29.7%
2015 30.8% +3.7%
2016 31.7% +2.9%
2017 32.7% +3.1%
2018 35.8% +9.6%
2019 34.4% -4.1%
2020 38.8% +12.9%
2022 37.7% -2.8%
2023 39.5% +4.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 32.5% 29.7% 35.8% 6
2020s 38.7% 37.7% 39.5% 3

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 10 United States of America 40.5% compare
  2. 11 Sweden 39.9% compare
  3. 12 Australia 39.6% compare
  4. 14 Belgium 39.4% compare
  5. 15 Denmark 38.6% compare
  6. 16 Latvia 38.5% compare

See the full ranking of 109 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway?
Educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Norway was 39.5% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 39.5% in 2023.
What is the lowest educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 29.7% in 2014.
How does Norway rank for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Norway ranks 13th out of 109 countries with data for 2023.
Is educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
109 places, 1,201 data points, 1970–2024
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The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.