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In Japan, tertiary enrollment in 2023 (closest available) was 65%, indicating high participation. The out-of-school rate in 2023 (closest available) was 0.1%, with nearly all children in school. Education spending in 2021 (closest available) was 3.3% of GDP, below the 4% UNESCO recommendation. 85.2% of adults had at least upper-secondary education in 2020 (closest available), a highly educated adult population.
Compulsory Education
9 years
Japan had a highly educated adult population, with 85% having completed at least upper-secondary education. Nearly all children attended school. Tertiary enrollment was high, at 65%.