Japan’s Completion of Upper Secondary Education
Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary, Population 25+, Total (%) (Cumulative) measures the percentage of the population aged 25 and older who have completed at least upper secondary education, providing insights into a country's educational progress and development.
Latest (2020)
85.2 %
Year-over-year
+4.8 %
Change since start (1970→2020)
+46.6 %
Key insights
- From 1970 to 2020, Completion of Upper Secondary Education changed by +46.6 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2010→2020): +4.8 %.
- Lowest level: 38.6 % in 1970.
- Highest level: 85.2 % in 2020.
Completion of Upper Secondary Education Chart (1970–2020)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Completion of Upper Secondary Education Table (1970–2020)
| Year | Completion of Upper Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 38.6 % |
| 1980 | 54.0 % |
| 1990 | 65.6 % |
| 2010 | 80.3 % |
| 2020 | 85.2 % |
Source: World Bank