Most Educated Countries — Tertiary Enrollment Rates (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Access to higher education varies enormously. Here are the 25 countries with the highest tertiary enrollment rates in 2023.
Greece leads with tertiary school enrollment (%) of 165.1%.
Macao SAR, China ranks #2 at 141.9%.
Cyprus ranks #3 at 120.9%.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #4 at 120.1%.
Korea, Rep. ranks #5 at 111.9%.
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 |  Cyprus | 120.9% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 120.1% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Korea, Rep. | 111.9% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Finland | 110.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Chile | 110.2% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Australia | 108.4% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Argentina | 107.8% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Turkiye | 105.9% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Singapore | 97.3% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Norway | 95.5% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Spain | 93.8% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Austria | 92.6% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Georgia | 89.5% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Ukraine | 87.2% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Netherlands | 86.6% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Albania | 84.1% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Sweden | 84.0% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Saudi Arabia | 83.9% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Latvia | 82.9% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Belgium | 82.1% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Croatia | 81.2% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Poland | 80.9% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Malta | 80.5% | 2023 |
Data from 150 countries is available. View full rankings →
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 150 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.