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Percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education (2024)

37/237 countries
Global87.6%Year-over-year+0.59%5-year change+2.96%
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Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education (2024)

Hong Kong tops the global rankings for percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education, recording 100% in 2024, followed by Russia (100%) and Poland (99.7%). The United States (99.68%) and Switzerland (99.62%) complete the top 5. Georgia (99.58%) and Moldova (99.53%) follow close behind. Australia (99.45%), Serbia (98.99%), and South Korea (97.88%) round out the top ten. Five of the top ten are in Europe, with three from Eastern Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education?
Hong Kong has the highest percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education at 100.0% as of 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Which country has the lowest percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education?
Burkina Faso has the lowest percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education at 21.3% as of 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the global percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education?
Weighted by population, the global percentage of population 25+ with at least primary education is 87.6% as of 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated