Countries with the Most University Students (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Greece leads with tertiary school enrollment (%) of 165.1%.
Macao SAR, China ranks #2 at 141.9%.
Turkiye ranks #3 at 127.6%.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #4 at 120.1%.
Finland ranks #5 at 108.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Tertiary School Enrollment (%)
| # | Country | Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Greece | 165.1% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Macao SAR, China | 141.9% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Turkiye | 127.6% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 120.1% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Finland | 108.1% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Argentina | 107.8% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Korea, Rep. | 106.7% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Chile | 104.7% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Australia | 104.6% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Cyprus | 99.0% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Singapore | 97.3% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Norway | 95.1% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Spain | 93.7% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Austria | 91.7% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Netherlands | 86.6% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Latvia | 85.7% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Ukraine | 85.3% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Saudi Arabia | 83.9% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Belgium | 82.1% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Albania | 82.0% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Sweden | 81.4% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Denmark | 81.2% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Croatia | 81.2% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Malta | 80.5% | 2023 |
| 25 |  United Kingdom | 80.5% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest tertiary school enrollment (%) in 2023?
Greece has the highest tertiary school enrollment (%) at 165.1% in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 147 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.