Compared with China, the penetration rate is naturally higher, mainly because it is different in western countries and China. It is common for them to go to college whenever they want, study for a year or two, take a few years off from school and continue their studies when they have money.

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Ten countries with the highest penetration rate of higher education in the world:

10. Ireland

Proportion of population with a university degree: 37%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 7.3% (highest)

Per capita GDP: US$ 40,478

9. Australia

Proportion of population with a university degree: 38%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 3.2%

Per capita GDP: $40,790

8. Finland

Proportion of population with a university degree: 38%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 1.8%

Per capita GDP: $36,307

7. Britain, Britain

Proportion of population with a university degree: 38%

Annual growth rate: 4%

Per capita GDP: $35,756

6. North Korea; South Korea

Proportion of population with a university degree: 40%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 5.2%

Per capita GDP: $28,797

5. New Zealand

Proportion of population with a university degree: 4 1%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 3.5%

Per capita GDP:29765438 USD +065,438 USD+0.

4. America

Proportion of population with a university degree: 42%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 1.3%

Per capita GDP: $46,548

3. Japan

Proportion of population with a university degree: 45%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 2.9%

Per capita GDP: $33,785

2. Israel

Proportion of population with a university degree: 46%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): No data available.

Per capita GDP: $265,365,438 +0+0

1. Canada

Proportion of population with a university degree: 5 1%

Annual growth rate (2000- 10): 2.4%

Per capita GDP: $39,050