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Country with the most college graduates?

Need some stats for a school project - which country has the most college graduates? And what factors contribute to this high rate of graduation?

a year ago

As per the most recent data, Canada leads the world in terms of the highest percentage of adults with a tertiary education, this includes both undergraduate and graduate degrees. About 60% of adults in Canada have achieved education at the tertiary level.

Several factors contribute to Canada's high rate of college or university graduates. Firstly, the nation places a significant emphasis on higher education. It heavily invests in it and encourages its citizens to pursue tertiary education as a means to improve their life prospects. This is demonstrated by the fact that the country's government expenditure on tertiary education as a percentage of GDP is one of the highest among OECD countries.

Secondly, Canada's strong international reputation for education attracts a large number of international students each year. These students contribute to the nation's overall tertiary education statistics.

Lastly, Canada's labour market values higher education, encouraging individuals to pursue degrees to improve their career prospects. The country has seen a trend towards jobs that require higher skill levels, which often require a tertiary degree. The demand for these skilled workers is another driving force behind Canada's high rate of tertiary education attainment.

Please note that these numbers can fluctuate slightly from year to year, but Canada consistently ranks highly in this area.

a year ago

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