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In the Netherlands, tertiary enrollment in 2023 was 87%, indicating very high participation. The out-of-school rate in 2023 was 0.5%, with nearly all children in school. Education spending in 2022 (closest available) was 5.2% of GDP, above the 4% UNESCO recommendation. 74.1% of adults had at least upper-secondary education in 2023, a highly educated adult population.
Tertiary Enrollment
87%
Out of School (Primary)
0.5%
Secondary+ Attainment
74.1%
Bachelor's+ Attainment
36.6%
The Netherlands had a highly educated adult population, with 74% having completed at least upper-secondary education. Nearly all children attended school. Tertiary enrollment was very high, at 87%. The government invested 5.2% of GDP in education.