Band 5+: The chart below shows the percentage of males and females with higher education qualifications in five countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the proportions of men and women obtaining tertiary degrees in five different nations in 2001.

Overall, it is clear that Switzerland took the lead of the highest percentage of male graduates while Germany had the highest number of females. Additionally, both genders in Japan had the lowest figures of academic qualifications.

Regarding females, in the United States and Germany, the percentages of women graduating from university were the two highest figures and recorded at 40% and 45%. Whereas, Switzerland ranked at the third rate of female high tertiary qualifications, accounting for approximately 35%. Standing at 30% and 25% were the percentages of Japan and Britain women graduates.

By contrast, the highest rate of males who own university degrees was seen at 45% in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the United States, Britain and Germany had the same number of graduated males, accurately accounting for 35%. The trend of males who completed education qualifications reached 30%, which was the lowest figure.