1. Norway 16.9 (1999/2000)
2. Finland 16.7 (1999/2000)
3. Australia 16.6 (1999/2000)
4. United Kingdom 16.4 (1999/2000)
5. New Zealand 16.2 (1997)
6. Sweden 16 (1999/2000)
7. Netherlands 15.9 (1999/2000)
8. Belgium 15.8 (1999/2000)
9. Iceland 15.8 (1999/2000)
10. Denmark 15.6 (1999/2000)
11. France 15.4 (1999/2000)
12. Germany 15.3 (1998/1999)
13. Spain 15.3 (1999/2000)
14. Portugal 15.2 (1999/2000)
15. United States 15.2 (1999/2000)
16. Switzerland 15 (1999/2000)
17. Ireland 14.9 (1999/2000)
18. Canada 14.8 (1999/2000)
19. Austria 14.7 (1999/2000)
20. Italy 14.7 (1999/2000)
(School life expectancy (total) )