Infographic: Which Are the “Most Educated” Countries in the World?
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While education standards have improved across the board in the past 50 years, it has not improved evenly. Some countries, mostly developed nations, enjoy greater rates of educational attainment than others.
A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found that the majority of countries that spend the most on education have the most educated populations. As in previous years, the best educated countries tend to spend the most on tertiary education as a percentage of gross domestic product.
While education standards have improved across the board in the past 50 years, it has not improved evenly. Some countries, mostly developed nations, enjoy greater rates of educational attainment than others.
A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found that the majority of countries that spend the most on education have the most educated populations. As in previous years, the best educated countries tend to spend the most on tertiary education as a percentage of gross domestic product.
Looking at the education systems of 34 OECD member countries, as well as eight non-members, the study also found that globalisation and technology plays an important role in determining the “most educated” country.
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