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In Iceland, tertiary enrollment in 2023 was 77%, indicating very high participation. The out-of-school rate in 2023 was 1.8%, with nearly all children in school. Education spending in 2022 (closest available) was 7.3% of GDP, above the 4% UNESCO recommendation. 80.2% of adults had at least upper-secondary education in 2023, a highly educated adult population.
Tertiary Enrollment
77%
Out of School (Primary)
1.8%
Secondary+ Attainment
80.2%
Bachelor's+ Attainment
34.5%
Iceland had a highly educated adult population, with 80% having completed at least upper-secondary education. Nearly all children attended school. Tertiary enrollment was very high, at 77%. The government invested 7.3% of GDP in education.