What is the most educated people in Asia?
The most educated country in terms of the share of the population with a tertiary degree is South Korea. According to the OECD's Education at a Glance 2023 report, South Korea has the highest tertiary attainment rate among OECD countries, with 70% of the population aged 25 to 64 having a tertiary degree. This is followed by Japan (58%), Canada (57%), Ireland (56%) and Australia (55%).
In addition to South Korea, several other Asian countries have high levels of educational attainment. For example, Singapore has a tertiary attainment rate of 54%, Taiwan has a rate of 51%, and Hong Kong has a rate of 49%. These countries have strong education systems that emphasize academic achievement and provide access to quality education for all students.