Education is the most important aspect in a life of any individual to establish his/her name in the society. On the basis of the surveys done we gathered some astonishing facts about the most educated countries. The list below contains the most educated countries depending upon the number of population educated and the lowest illiteracy rate in the country.

1. Russian Federation: Russia is the most educated country where the illiteracy rate is the least amongst the whole world. According to the OECD more than 50% population of Russia in between the age of 25 to 64 had achieved a tertiary edification.  According to the OEDC, Russia invests the major portion in the education system.  About 95% of the population in Russia had an upper secondary qualification.

Total Population in the Israel with tertiary education: 53.5%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: NA
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 4.9% (5th lowest)

2. Canada: In Canada every fourth adult is highly educated with a great career oriented education. This is the highest fraction in the OECD records. Canada spends almost $16,300 on every student for the post-secondary schooling annually. This is the second most amounts after the United States. In terms of percentage Canada spends almost double the OCED average towards the bachelor’s degree.

Total Population in the Israel with tertiary education: 51.3%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 2.3%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 6.6% (10th highest)

3. Japan: Japan spends a very small percentage of their total GDP on the education system they have which is measured by the OECD. Though the GDP on the education system is not so high, still Japan is one of the most literate countries in the world. In Japan there is almost 23% of the total population who comes under the highest levels of literacy which is almost double then of the United States.

Total Population in the Israel with tertiary education: 46.4%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 3.0%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 5.1% (6th lowest)

4. Israel: Israel is also one of the most educated countries around the world. Israel has a standard rule in which men whose age is in between 18-21 years and women who are 18-20 years old are required to enroll themselves in the military. Because of this the average age of the graduates in Israel is a bit more in comparison to other countries. Israel does not spend a good annual amount on the education of a student as compare to other countries.

Total Population in the Israel with tertiary education: 46.4%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: NA
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 7.5% (5th highest)

5. United States: The United States is also one of the most educated countries throughout the world. The education system is more public and was increased by 5% on an average in the year 2008-2010 amongst all the OECD countries. The United States government spends almost $22,700 on per student for their education. The teachers are earning a very handsome salary in the United States.

Total Population in the United States with tertiary education: 42.5%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 1.4%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 7.3% (6th highest)

6. Korea: Korea is another good name in terms of getting a job after the education.  The percentage of unemployed adults after the completion of their education is only 2.6% which is declared as a very less percentage throughout the world after Norway by the OECD. Even the salaries of the Korean teachers are best in the market as compare to all over the world.
Total Population in the Korea with tertiary education: 40.4%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 4.9%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 7.6% (3rd highest)

7. United Kingdom: United Kingdom is again a very well known country in terms of the education. Since the year 2000, the international students prefer the United Kingdom because of the great education system. The education system in the United Kingdom is majorly taken care by the private sector.

Total Population in the United Kingdom with tertiary education: 39.4%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 4.0%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 6.5% (12th highest)

8. New Zealand: New Zealand is another big name in terms of the world’s top educated countries. The New Zealand’s government spends almost 21.2% of their total earnings on the education system. In New Zealand the technical courses are very famous as most of the students choose the technical courses after the completion of their secondary or high school.

Total Population in the New Zealand with tertiary education: 39.3%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 2.9%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 7.3% (7th highest)

9. Finland: Finland has a very effective and one of the best education systems in this world. The government of Finland is spending almost 2% of its overall GDP on the education system which is calculated as the world’s second highest after Korea. The higher education system in the Korea is completely taken care by the government.

Total Population in the Finland with tertiary education: 39.3%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 1.7%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 6.5% (11th lowest)

10. Australia: Australia has been a very famous location for all the students around the globe for studies. In the year 2009, Australia received a maximum number of foreign born students recorded as about 25% of the total population of Australia. Australia is always a preference for studies because of the high chance of getting a job here.

Total Population in the Australia with tertiary education: 38.3%
Annual average growth rate during the year 2000-2011: 3.1%
The GDP percentage on the education expenditure: 6.1% (15th lowest)