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Israel Drops From 3rd to 20th in OECD Academic Attainment Rankings
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By וואלה כסף
First reported by Calcalist · Jul 22, 2026
What happened
Israel has fallen from 3rd to 20th place in OECD rankings for academic degree attainment among young adults, due to slower growth and persistent educational disparities among population groups.
- 01Israel dropped from 3rd to 20th place in OECD academic attainment rankings between 2000 and 2024.
- 02The share of 25-34-year-olds with academic degrees rose moderately from 41% to 47%.
- 03Other OECD countries grew faster, pushing Israel below the OECD average.
- 04Women led growth in higher education participation, but gaps remain among population groups.
- 05Men's higher education enrollment stagnated, especially among non-Haredi Jewish youth.
- 06Structural disparities between population groups continue to hinder Israel's academic progress.
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