Canadians take pride in their first class education system. In comparison to other countries, Canada spends a very high percentage of its GDP on education particularly on post-secondary schooling.
Country
Population - 2005 (millions)
Total Graduates - 2003 (%)
U.K.
60.0
19.3
U.S.A.
296.4
29.4
Japan
127.8
20.9
Canada
32.3
22.0
France
60.9
14.2
Germany
82.5
14.1
Italy
58.1
10.4 (a)
Source: OECD, OECD in Figures 2006-07 (5/2007)
NOTES: Tertiary-type A attainment, 25-64 year-olds
(a) 2002 data
