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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development recently released the Education at a Glance 2012 report covering OECD and G20 countries for which data is available. According to this document, which considers vocational education as part of higher/post-secondary education, the five most educated countries in the world are:
5. United States of America
Post-secondary education: 42% of the population
Group annual growth: 1.3%
The United States, the world's fifth most educated country and the OECD's fourth most educated, is home to some of the world's most famous institutions of higher education.
However, the rate of growth in the number of people with post-secondary education in the United States is only 1.3% per year, which is very small compared to the OECD average of 3.7%. This means that in the future America may be overtaken by other countries.
The US is considered one of the world leaders in higher education when it comes to people aged 25 to 64. However, when considering the 25 to 34 age group, the United States only ranks 14th in the world.
4. Japan
Post-secondary education: 45% of the population
Group annual growth: 2.9%
In Japan, the world's fourth most educated country, students pay more for education than in most other OECD countries - Japan has the fourth highest tuition fee after the US, Korea and Britain. In addition, the government spends only 0.5% of GDP on postsecondary education - less than half of the OECD average of 1.1% of GDP.
Post-secondary education in Japan is almost 32% privately funded. This is the third largest percentage of private financing in the world.
3. Israel
Post-secondary education: 46% of the population
In Israel, which has the third highest percentage of post-secondary education, approximately 37% of young people are expected to receive higher or specialized secondary education in their lifetime. The OECD average is 39%.
Israelis with an upper secondary education are less likely to be unemployed than people with a similar education in an average OECD country. The unemployment rate for this part of the population in Israel is 4.2%, while the OECD average is -4.7%.
2. Canada
Post-secondary education: 51% of the population
Group annual growth: 2.4%
Canada is the second most educated country in the world and the most educated country in the OECD. More than half of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have completed post-secondary education. In addition, Canada spends $20,932 per student per year. Only Switzerland and the United States spend more.
However, each individual Canadian pays almost the same amount for higher education - on average, its total direct cost is $18,094.
In Canada, women who graduate from college or university outperform less educated women by 55%. This is the largest pay gap between levels of education in the OECD. Although Canada is considered one of the world's leaders in higher education, according to an OECD economic study, if it wants to maintain its position in the rankings and remain competitive in the global labor market, it must increase participation in education as its population ages.
1. Russia
Post-secondary education: 54% of the population
Group annual growth: no data
Russia, which is a member of the G20, but not the OECD, ranks first in the world in higher education, according to the OECD. Russia has a long history of investment in the education system. 33% of adults in it have secondary specialized or vocational education.
The share of foreign students in Russian post-secondary education programs is also growing. During the period from 2005 to 2010, their number increased by 78%. 4% of all students in the world who receive post-secondary education - including vocational education - abroad, study in Russia. Usually these are people from countries neighboring Russia. Schools in the US, Britain, Australia, Germany and France together account for half of all students in the world who study abroad.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, formal education and advances in technology did not matter to the general population. However, the acceleration of scientific and technological progress made it necessary to reconsider the attitude of society towards knowledge and education. Adapting to the modern world, where new developments and technologies appear every year, has become possible only with the help of education and intelligence. That is why it is very important to have an idea of the ranking of countries by the level of education in order to know in which states the training of specialists is carried out at the highest level.
What is the education level index in the countries of the world?
More than a hundred years ago, the world began to think seriously about universal access to schooling. It should be noted that significant progress has been made in this direction over the past few decades. However, in an era when technological innovations are rapidly outpacing the level of education, not only is it necessary to redouble efforts, but to restructure the entire educational process for a changing, unstable world.
Only educated people can manage the modern world
The United Nations periodically provides society with the so-called Human Development Index. The publication of this document contains three key indexes.
- Life Expectancy Index.
- Education Index.
- Income index.
How is EI calculated and what does it affect?
The education level index is calculated on the basis of two main indicators. The first is the expected duration of training. The second is the average duration of training.
Expected years of schooling is the amount of time it takes a person to complete a particular level of education. The average duration of education is taken from the average of the population with completed education. Usually this figure is 25 years and above.
The Education Index is a key indicator of the well-being of societies around the world. This is obvious, since the parameter determines at what level the development of a particular country is. First of all, we mean economic, technological, industrial development, which has a direct impact on the quality of life.
The literacy rate of the adult population, as well as the cumulative share of citizens' students, is displayed by the education index. The literacy rate calculates the overall percentage of people who are proficient in reading and writing. The cumulative share of students allows you to determine the percentage of people receiving care or education at all levels.
The World Education Level Index is a combined value of the United Nations Development Programme. It is one of the most significant coefficients of human social development in various countries of the world, it is considered one of the key values for determining the Human Development Index.
- Index of the cumulative proportion of students receiving primary, secondary and higher education (1/3 of the weight).
- Adult literacy index (2/3 of the weight).
Ranking of countries by level of education for 2019
The education level index is standardized as numerical values from 0 (minimum) to 1 (maximum). It is believed that developed countries should have a minimum score of 0.8, although many of them have a score of 0.9 or higher.
The ranking of the countries of the world is compiled precisely on the basis of the index of the level of education. The last such rating was completed at the end of 2018. According to official data, the TOP-35 countries in the world according to the education level index are as follows:
| RATING | THE COUNTRY | INDEX |
| 1 | Germany | 0.940 |
| 2 | Australia | 0.929 |
| 3 | Denmark | 0.920 |
| 4 | Ireland | 0.918 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 0.917 |
| 6 | Norway | 0.915 |
| 7 | UK | 0.914 |
| 8 | Iceland | 0.912 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 0.906 |
| 10 | Finland | 0.905 |
| 11 | Sweden | 0.904 |
| 12 | United States of America | 0.903 |
| 13 | Canada | 0.899 |
| 14 | Switzerland | 0.897 |
| 15 | Belgium | 0.893 |
| 16 | Czech | 0.893 |
| 17 | Slovenia | 0.886 |
| 18 | Lithuania | 0.879 |
| 19 | Israel | 0.874 |
| 20 | Estonia | 0.869 |
| 21 | Latvia | 0.866 |
| 22 | Poland | 0.866 |
| 23 | South Korea | 0.862 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 0.855 |
| 25 | Austria | 0.852 |
| 26 | Japan | 0.848 |
| 27 | Georgia | 0.845 |
| 28 | Palau | 0.844 |
| 29 | France | 0.840 |
| 30 | Belarus | 0.838 |
| 31 | Greece | 0.838 |
| 32 | Russia | 0.832 |
| 33 | Singapore | 0.832 |
| 34 | Slovakia | 0.831 |
| 35 | Liechtenstein | 0.827 |
If we talk about the leaders of the “anti-rating”, then these are mainly the underdeveloped countries of Africa and Asia. Due to the poor economic situation, the lack of access of the population to high-quality educational services, the indicator of the level of education here is quite low:
| 165 | Haiti | 0.433 |
| 166 | Papua New Guinea | 0.430 |
| 167 | Burundi | 0.424 |
| 168 | Ivory Coast | 0.424 |
| 169 | Afghanistan | 0.415 |
| 170 | Syria | 0.412 |
| 171 | Pakistan | 0.411 |
| 172 | Guinea-Bissau | 0.392 |
| 173 | Sierra Leone | 0.390 |
| 174 | Mauritania | 0.389 |
| 175 | Mozambique | 0.385 |
| 176 | Gambia | 0.372 |
| 177 | Senegal | 0.368 |
| 178 | Yemen | 0.349 |
| 179 | Central African Republic | 0.341 |
| 180 | Guinea | 0.339 |
| 181 | Sudan | 0.328 |
| 182 | Ethiopia | 0.327 |
| 183 | Djibouti | 0.309 |
| 184 | Chad | 0.298 |
| 185 | South Sudan | 0.297 |
| 186 | Mali | 0.293 |
| 187 | Burkina Faso | 0.286 |
| 188 | Eritrea | 0.281 |
| 189 | Niger | 0.214 |
- United States of America,
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- Finland
- Sweden
- Canada
- Netherlands,
- Great Britain
- Singapore,
- Australia.
The main criteria of the Universitas21 university ranking, which covers 50 countries in general, are the effectiveness and efficiency of education. If we compare these indicators with those that were noted 2 years ago, Ukraine and Serbia, Spain and Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey showed a slight drop in the level of education.
There is a ranking of the education index of countries, which takes into account 4 parameters - resources, ecology, communications, GDP per capita. The calculations, however, are indicative. So, according to this rating from Universitas21, the TOP-10 countries are built as follows:
- Serbia,
- Great Britain,
- Denmark,
- Sweden,
- Finland,
- Portugal,
- Canada,
- Switzerland,
- New Zealand,
- South Africa.
As can be seen from this ranking, several countries with low economic development have noticeably pulled themselves up in the population education index. For example, South Africa, which occupies the 10th position, China is in the 16th position, India is in the 18th position, and Serbia is in the 1st place.
Rating in individual areas
Secondary education
If we consider only the field of secondary education, here the leading positions are occupied by:
- Great Britain,
- Finland,
- Switzerland,
- Canada,
- Netherlands.
The British receive a high-level secondary education
UK secondary education is really of high quality. Graduates of British schools have unlimited opportunities to continue their studies at any university in the world.
Finland is the silver medalist. Secondary education in this country, the educational system as a whole, is built on the principles of the USSR school. The skillful combination of theory and practice, the high qualification of the teaching staff gave their result - the secondary education of Finland is in the second position in the world ranking.
Swiss secondary education is a win-win preparation for higher achievement. Holders of a Swiss certificate of secondary education need not worry. The road to prestigious educational institutions around the world is open.
Schools in Canada are distinguished by a peculiar feature: here the quality of education is almost uniform for any institution. There are no such sharp dispersions as, for example, it is observed in the US secondary education system. Therefore, graduates of any Canadian high school have a high chance of entering universities.
Dutch secondary education in terms of quality is in no way inferior to British. At the same time, the cost of studying in Dutch schools is two times less than in British ones. The Dutch-style certificate of secondary education is quoted all over the world.
Higher education (bachelor's degree)
The rating of the higher education system is headed by the 5 most prosperous countries in the world. Where there are resources for education, where there is a real need for high-class specialists, they do not spare money for education. Therefore, again the first line remains with the UK. Further descending - Germany, USA, Australia, Sweden.
British universities do not need extra advertising. Educational institutions with a long history, high rates of education always claim the first roles. The value of a British diploma is beyond doubt.
Germany is ready to provide citizens with free higher education, and this is perhaps one of the important points that brings the country to the second position in the ranking. A variety of educational programs and internationally recognized diplomas.
US universities offer a flexible approach to the education system. Students are offered a wide range of educational programs. There are many universities where distance education is practiced.
US universities have a very flexible approach to learning
Australian institutions are a whole network of institutions of higher education, where there are all opportunities to get a bachelor's degree. Australia attracts international students with a high quality of study and the prospect of a good career.
The Swedish Baccalaureate System offers a variety of study programs. Teaching is conducted in English. Sweden is famous for its well-equipped university classrooms. There are many research centers in the country.
Master's degree
Germany consistently holds the first position in the ranking of countries where future masters are provided with the best learning conditions. There are many reasons for this, ranging from the possibility of free education to worthy scholarships.
Students of the first Russian-German magistracy after a lecture by Guntram Kaiser
Austria is not far behind neighboring Germany. It also offers a decent education for reasonable money. The possibility of free education is not excluded. Conditions of study allow you to combine study and work.
The Master's degree in the USA is a good base for getting an education in a variety of fields. The range of educational programs is impressive. At the same time, the American version is attractive with interesting job prospects after training.
According to the rating of the master's degree, the UK is slightly inferior to other countries. However, the position in the fourth position does not reduce the importance of the British diploma. On the contrary, together with the British internship, the master's degree acquires an even higher status.
France occupies the fifth place in the world ranking of magistracy. Higher education here can be obtained on condition of small expenses. In addition, the option of providing a scholarship is not excluded for students. Good conditions for research activities and a wide range of specializations.
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Actually, the birthplace of the MBA is the United States, and therefore it is quite natural that it is the States that occupy the first place. There are many business schools in the United States, where students are provided with a quality education in the field of business administration.
Chinese MBA school is already competing with the US
Following the Americans, the UK is in a hurry to take over the student market. The second position in the ranking confirms the ability of the British higher business school to compete on an equal footing in this area. Good schools, professional training, experienced teachers.
Third place in the field of MBA education confidently holds Australia. The country is also ready to offer a large number of business schools of various levels. Education here is perfectly combined with an accessible practical base. Employment opportunities are open.
The basics of European business are taught by higher schools in France. It is not for nothing that the French higher education in the field of MBA is ranked fourth in the ranking. There is a good selection of prestigious business schools, each of which teaches in full accordance with European standards.
Finally, Canada is the fifth position in the ranking and all the necessary business administration skills after graduation from any of the universities. Canadian education is cheaper than in the US and even in Europe. In Canada, after studying, it is easier to gain a foothold - to stay to work in your specialty.
PhD
The United States was the first in the educational field for graduate students. America provides many universities, a lot of research programs, well-equipped laboratories. For graduate students in the United States, there is an important factor - support from large businesses in the form of grants and scholarships.
Germany attracts with its fundamental approach and contacts with prominent scientists. Third place in the ranking due to the expressed financial support for projects in the field of technical and natural sciences.
Fifth place went to the UK. This is quite enough to once again confirm the high level of the scientific base, the degree of qualification of the teaching staff.
Direction of study
It is rather difficult to single out a specific country in order to place it in the ranking, taking into account the direction of study. Most countries from the TOP list provide a choice in almost all areas. There is no official ranking for areas of study. There are some recommendations from the university beau monde. Based on these recommendations, ratings are created.
Country ranking table for selected areas of higher education
Ranking by cost of education
Some European countries are ready to train foreigners and their citizens, if not for free, then for a purely symbolic price. For example, studying in Germany will cost the average student about €500 per year. However, if the student is a foreigner, in addition to living in the country of study, you will have to spend a more impressive amount. But even in this scenario, German education promises students to spend 10 times less than in Australia.
Ranking of countries in the world by tuition fees (table)
Only two countries remain really free for education today: Finland and Argentina.
Table: comparison of education in Russia and abroad
Russian education | Foreign education |
The main emphasis is on the study of the theoretical part | Emphasis is placed on gaining skills in a practical area |
A voluminous approach to learning, when many “extra” subjects are studied | Profile approach to learning with the addition of related subjects |
Accessibility of higher education | Higher education is expensive in most countries |
Low level of infrastructure and student comfort | Good conditions for studying, infrastructure at a high level |
Enrollment of applicants based on the results of the exam | Enrollment of applicants based on the results of a test / exam or on the basis of the average score of the certificate |
Table: comparison of education systems in different countries
| Country | Positive sides | Negative sides | ||
| Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand |
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| High cost of education in most foreign countries. |
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| Japan, China, South Korea |
| the autonomy of universities is limited; multifunctionality of educational institutions at a low level; many private universities. The share of state funding is very small; few technical specialists are trained. Most of them are humanists; the percentage of graduate students is small. The level of scientific research is low; general education disciplines in priority. Lack of teachers-practitioners; there is a hierarchy of universities. The presence of bureaucracy is noted; there are no motivations for students during periods of study. |
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List of countries by population literacy rate for 2019
Information for reflection - most countries with an advanced education system have not provided information to the UNESCO organization regarding the level of literacy of their own population for the last 10 years.
Countries of the world | Men, % | Women, % |
Afghanistan | ||
Argentina | ||
Azerbaijan | ||
Australia (2009) | ||
Bangladesh | ||
Belarus | ||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
Botswana | ||
Brazil | ||
Bulgaria | ||
Burkina Faso | ||
Cape Verde | ||
Cambodia | ||
Canada (2009) | ||
Central African Republic | ||
Colombia | ||
Comoros | ||
Costa Rica | ||
Ivory Coast | ||
Croatia | ||
Czech Republic (2009) | ||
Denmark (2009) | ||
Djibouti (2009) | ||
Dominica (2009) | ||
Dominican Republic | ||
Salvador | ||
Equatorial Guinea | ||
Fiji (2009) | ||
Finland | ||
Germany (2009) | ||
Grenada (2009) | ||
Guatemala | ||
Guinea-Bissau | ||
Honduras | ||
Iceland (2009) | ||
Indonesia | ||
Ireland | (no data) | (no data) |
Israel (2011) | ||
Japan (2009) | ||
Kazakhstan | ||
Korea (DPRK) | ||
Republic of Korea (2009) | ||
Kyrgyzstan | ||
Luxembourg (2009) | ||
Macedonia | ||
Madagascar | ||
Malaysia | ||
Maldives | ||
Mauritania | ||
Mauritius | ||
Mongolia | ||
Montenegro | ||
Mozambique | ||
Netherlands (2009) | ||
New Zealand (2009) | ||
Nicaragua | ||
Norway (2009) | ||
Pakistan | ||
Papua New Guinea | ||
Paraguay | ||
Philippines | ||
Portugal | ||
Sao Tome and Principe | ||
Saudi Arabia | ||
Seychelles | ||
Sierra Leone | ||
Singapore | ||
Slovakia | ||
Slovenia | ||
Solomon islands | ||
South Africa | ||
South Sudan | ||
Sri Lanka | ||
Swaziland | ||
Sweden (2009) | ||
Switzerland (2009) | ||
Tajikistan | ||
Tanzania | ||
Timor Leste | ||
Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Turkmenistan | ||
United Arab Emirates | ||
UK (2009) | ||
Uzbekistan | ||
Venezuela | ||
Zimbabwe |
The best countries for educational emigration
According to the results of numerous surveys conducted over the past 5 years, the list of the best countries for educational emigration has not changed much. North America, Europe, Southeast Asia are waiting for future bachelors and masters, graduate students and doctors.
- Great Britain.
- Canada.
- Germany.
- France.
- Australia.
- Sweden.
- Japan.
What does acquaintance with ratings give to a potential student? Of course, information that will help you make the right choice of the country of study and the specific place where you will receive knowledge. Ratings information will help to more accurately determine in terms of personal capabilities and choose the appropriate education system. Finally, even the question of the cost of education is solved more easily thanks to ratings.
As Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world." Each country on Earth has its own education system, but not all of them are equally effective and able to educate children in the necessary skills and abilities. As a rule, countries with a high standard of living are in the lead in such lists. The statistics on the gap in the quality of education between developing and developed countries are far from encouraging. According to the data, the gap between the developed and developing world is about 100 years. The best of the best keep their teacher-to-student ratios high, keep their kids in school longer, and graduate the highest number of students with quality education. Who are these leading countries? Keep reading for a list of the top 10 education systems.
Australia
"Education for All". Topping the United Nations Human Development rankings, the country of 24 million educates schoolchildren up to the age of 20 (the United States, by comparison, up to 16). 94% of citizens over the age of 25 have a secondary education. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 14:1 and Australia is excellent at supporting its teachers. The country encourages teachers to go to the countryside and tries to ensure equal pay for educators at all levels. 
Japan
Thanks to the intensive attention to the education of children from the age of 6, Japanese students have a deep knowledge of science. Japan ranks second in the annual Global Education Report, fourth in reading and seventh in math according to the influential International Student Assessment Program. The program tests 15-year-old students around the world to compare countries' education systems. According to these assessments, the Pacific island nation takes education seriously. The literacy rate of Japan's 127 million citizens is 99 percent. 
South Korea
Standardized tests confirm the highest quality of the education system in South Korea. Schoolchildren in the Republic of 49 million attend both private and public high schools and lead in many academic grades. Long-term study of subjects has helped students achieve such high results, because South Korean parents spend significant amounts on extracurricular education for their children.
Education in Finland
Who knew that lots of breaks could dramatically improve student performance? Finns. Children from this northern European country, ages 7 to 15, have 15-minute free play breaks for every hour of their five-hour school day. And while grades aren't given until fourth grade (and schools don't require any standardized tests until fourth year), their students' success is undeniable. Consistently high scores in international tests confirm this. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the gap between the weakest and the strongest students in Finland is the smallest in the world.
Norway
Norway has the highest development scores according to the UN, because makes education a top priority for its 5.1 million inhabitants. The Scandinavian country spends 6.6% of their GDP on education, and maintains a teacher-student ratio of 9:1. Relying on the national curriculum, teachers introduce students to the arts and crafts, the rules of a healthy lifestyle, music and physical education. And their system definitely works. One hundred percent of the Norwegian school-age population is registered in school, and 97 percent of the inhabitants have a secondary education.
Singapore
Described as “exam-oriented,” the education system in this Southeast Asian island city-state of 5.7 million seeks to teach children how to solve problems. At the same time, students do an excellent job with tests and take first place in all sciences. Teachers in Singapore are also involved in professional development throughout their careers.
Netherlands
Even if you do not know Dutch, studying in the Netherlands will not be a problem. A country with 17 million inhabitants is highly ranked in all rankings of quality education. It provides instruction in a variety of languages besides Dutch for students in grades 1-4 to facilitate early language learning. 94% of residents have a secondary education, while additional funding is provided for poorer students and ethnic minorities. According to UNESCO, primary schools with the highest proportion of such students have, on average, about 58 percent more teachers and technical staff.
Germany
Ireland
Far from simple luck has caused Ireland's high rankings in the UN Education Index. The country of 4.7 million people invests heavily in the education of its citizens, spending 6.2 percent of its GDP (twice as much as Singapore). This prioritization has helped Ireland create one of the best education systems in the world.
England
99.9 percent of Britons aged 25 and over have a secondary education. England is currently developing a strategy to accommodate the additional 750,000 pupils that the Department of Education estimates will fill schools by 2025. The country occupies a leading position in the ranking of education systems, as evidenced by various types of student testing.
People like to make different ratings and classify countries according to different criteria. This usually takes into account a variety of factors. Let's look at such a factor as the quality of education in more detail. Check out the list of countries with the highest quality education! To compile the list, educational traditions and the existence of a system were taken into account, as well as the value of such education in the world and the number of people with a diploma.
Russia
The Russian Federation is among the most educated countries. For example, compared with China, there are four times more people who have received higher education. All this allows Russia to take a worthy position in the world, they really provide a good level of knowledge here. 
Canada
Canada also made the list of the most educated. Eighty-nine percent of the people in this North American country boast a college degree. People between the ages of 25 and 64 can get a diploma without any difficulty. 
Japan
Japan has the highest level of education. Nearly fifty percent of Japanese adults boast a Ph.D. This is one of the states where university education is well developed. Here the highest level of literacy: almost one hundred percent of the population is able to read and write, perform mathematical operations and the like. 
Israel
This is a country where many people are able to get an academic degree. Higher education is held in high esteem here. Only sixteen percent of the population aged 25 to 64 were unable to complete their higher education. 
United States of America
On average, only forty-three percent of Americans boast a degree. Nevertheless, this is a fairly high level of knowledge. Recent studies have shown that the quality of education in the States is starting to decline. One way or another, eighty percent of people were able to get a diploma. 
South Korea
This is one of the strongest states in terms of science, where almost half of the adults received a scientific degree. Sixty-six percent of the population aged 25 to 64 were able to graduate without difficulty. No less impressive is the level of literacy in South Korea, it is one of the highest in Asia. 
Australia
Australia has a fairly high level of education, and a lot of people get diplomas, however, there are not many scientific degrees here. Most likely, the reason lies in the fact that studying in Australia takes an impressive amount of time, which not everyone can afford. 
Great Britain
In the UK, forty-one percent of the population boasts a Ph.D. It is the country that holds the record for the number of female students between the ages of 25 and 34. Most students get a degree, and not just attend a college or technical school. 
New Zealand
There are many highly educated people in this country. In addition, according to statistics, almost ninety-one percent of children from three to four years old are involved in the early education system. There is an impressive level of literacy in any age group: almost all the inhabitants of this country can read and write well. 
Ireland
There are almost forty percent of people here with a bachelor's degree or higher. In addition, almost one hundred percent of children attend school. Ninety-three percent of Irish students successfully complete their education. No less impressive is the level of literacy. 
Germany
Germany has a free public education system. In many countries, scientific degrees are taken into account, in Germany it is generally available. In addition, this country has the highest literacy rate in the world. 
Finland
This is a country in which children must attend school. The Finnish government has taken full responsibility for the level of education of the country's inhabitants. 
Netherlands and Norway
These countries attract attention because there are many educational programs with detailed information about them. There is an opportunity to learn here for everyone. 
Philippines
Speaking about the level of knowledge in Asian countries, the Philippines should be mentioned among the first. There is a lot of talent in this country. This is a country with beautiful nature and national cuisine, in addition, its inhabitants are among the most successful in the world. This is not only a great holiday destination, but also a good choice for education. There are not only literate people here, most of them also speak English, which says a lot about the quality of education in this state. 
India
This is another Asian state that deserves a high place in the list of the most educated countries. India has a rich history, highly developed technologies and interesting traditions. It's not only nice to live here, it's also great to get an education. There is everything a student needs. In India, there are educational institutions of the highest level, whose diplomas are valued all over the world. Students come from different countries. This is a great choice for anyone who wants to get an education. 
Taiwan
Taiwan is a beautiful country with a strong economy and protected human rights. The state has an excellent educational system. There are more than a hundred institutions of various scientific fields. Even children study computer technology, art and science. Throughout the country, there are many schools and other institutions that make education accessible to all residents. 
France
The educational system in France has a fairly high level of quality. There are more than a hundred scientific institutions where you can get a degree. Ninety percent of the population has a diploma, and twenty percent are engaged in science after receiving it. In addition, France actively cooperates with foreign institutions: there are many representative offices of prestigious educational institutions from all over the world in the country. 
Poland
Poland is one of the most educated countries in all of Europe. According to the latest estimates, it ranks fifth on the continent and eleventh in the world. Polish schools deserve the highest praise. The level of education here is even higher than in the UK and the United States. The most prominent institutions here are related to mathematics and science. School students in Poland show excellent results in exams. 
Switzerland
This is another European state that impresses with a high level of knowledge. Here is one of the best educational systems in the world. In 2009, two hundred thousand people were engaged in education. It seems that the Swiss understand not only the banking systems, but also the acquisition of knowledge. It is here that significant organizations are located that provide jobs to people from all over the world. For students who want to study economics, there are excellent scientific programs. 
Spain
In Spain, education is state-sponsored and compulsory for children between the ages of six and sixteen. Usually students study from nine to five, in the middle of the day there is a two-hour break. In 2003, it was found that more than ninety-seven percent of the inhabitants of this state can boast of a good education. Here the highest level of literacy, which is only growing. People over fifteen can write, read, and speak fluently in a variety of languages. This says a lot about the school system.
The Netherlands is a wonderful country with many outstanding sights, a high standard of living, respect for human rights and medicine. Not surprisingly, it is included in the list of the ten most educated countries in the world with a literacy rate of 72%. Some of the most famous universities in the world are located in the Netherlands. Higher education is available to every citizen of the country, and from the age of five, education for children is mandatory. There are 579 public libraries and approximately 1,700 colleges in the Netherlands.
New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country is not only one of the richest economies in the world, but it is considered one of the most literate countries in the world. The New Zealand education system is classified into three different levels including basic school, high school and higher education. At each of these levels of education, the New Zealand school system relies primarily on functional research rather than mere memorization of materials. The New Zealand government pays maximum attention to educational institutions. That is why the literacy rate in New Zealand is 93 percent.
The Central European German-speaking country of Austria is one of the strongest economies in the world. 98 percent of Austrians can read and write, which is a very high figure. Not surprisingly, Austria is included in the list of the most developed countries in the world with a high standard of living, first-class educational institutions and medical services. The first nine years of free and compulsory education are paid for by the government, and further education must be paid for by yourself. Austria has 23 renowned public universities and 11 private universities, eight of which are ranked among the best in the world.
France is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and the 43rd largest country in the world. The education index is 99%, which indicates one of the highest levels of education among 200 countries worldwide. A few decades ago, the French education system was considered the best in the world, having lost its leading position in the past few years. The educational system of France is divided into three stages, including basic, secondary and higher. Among the many universities in the country, 83 are funded by state and public funds.
The North American country of Canada is not only the second largest country in the world, but also one of the richest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita. It is also one of the most educated countries in the world. Living in one of the safest countries in the world, Canadians enjoy a luxurious and healthier lifestyle, along with high-quality educational institutions and advanced medicine. The literacy rate in Canada is approximately 99%, and the three-tier Canadian education system is very similar to the Dutch school system. 310,000 teachers teach at the basic and senior levels, and approximately 40,000 teachers are employed at universities and colleges. There are 98 universities and 637 libraries in the country.
The Scandinavian country is one of the five most educated countries in the world. Free education on a regular basis for children aged 7 to 16 is compulsory. Sweden's education index is 99%. The government is trying very hard to provide an equal free education to every Swedish child. There are 53 public universities and 290 libraries in the country. Sweden is one of the wealthiest as well as highly skilled countries in the world.
Denmark boasts not only the strongest economic system in the world. It is also the happiest country on the planet with a 99% literacy rate, making it one of the most literate in the world. The Danish government spends a huge amount of their GDP on education, which is free for every child. The school system in Denmark offers a high quality education to all children without exception.
The Republic of Iceland is a beautiful island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean. With a literacy rate of 99.9%, Iceland is one of the three most literate countries in the world. The Icelandic education system is divided into four levels, including pre-school, primary, high school and higher education. Education from six to sixteen is compulsory for all without exception. Most schools are funded by the government, which provides children with free education. 82.23% of the country's citizens have higher education. The Icelandic government spends a significant portion of its budget on education, maintaining a high literacy rate.
Norwegians can be called the healthiest, wealthiest and most educated people in the world. With a literacy rate of 100%, Norway has some of the most highly trained professionals in the world. A significant part of tax revenues to the budget is spent on the education system of the country. Here people like to read books very much, which is confirmed by the number of public libraries - there are 841 of them in Norway. The school system in Norway is divided into three levels: basic, intermediate and higher. Education from six to sixteen years of age for children is compulsory.
Finland is a beautiful European country. It rightfully occupies a leading place in the lists of the richest, as well as the most literate countries in the world. Finland has been improving its own, unique education system for many years. Nine years of schooling are compulsory for children between the ages of seven and sixteen and are completely free of charge, including government-subsidized nutritious meals. Finns can be called the best readers in the world, judging by the number of libraries in the country. The literacy rate in Finland is 100%.