Israel Drops From 3rd to 20th in OECD Academic Attainment Over Two Decades
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First reported by Calcalist · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israel's share of young adults with academic degrees rose modestly from 41% in 2000 to 47% in 2024, but its OECD ranking fell from 3rd to 20th due to slower growth compared to other countries. Enrollment increased overall, with notable gains among Arab men, but stagnation among non-Haredi Jewish men. Women maintain higher enrollment rates, though recent growth has plateaued. The decline in Israel's relative academic standing may impact economic outcomes due to wage premiums for degree holders.
- 01Israel's academic degree rate among 25-34-year-olds rose from 41% in 2000 to 47% in 2024 but dropped from 3rd to 20th in OECD rankings.
- 02Student enrollment in higher education grew 70% from 171,000 in 2000 to 290,000 in 2024, but growth slowed recently.
- 03Non-Haredi Jewish men’s higher education participation stagnated at 39% since 2010, while Arab men’s nearly doubled to 49.7%.
- 04Women have higher enrollment rates than men across all groups, with Arab women reaching nearly 70%.
- 05Economic implications arise from the decline, as wage premiums for degree holders vary by group and field, highest in high-tech sectors.
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