Over the 2015-2018 period, the proportion of Canadians aged 25 to 64 with a post-secondary qualification was higher among gay and lesbian people than among straight and bisexual people. More than three-quarters (77.4 percent) of gay and lesbian Canadians had a post-secondary degree or diploma, compared to 72 percent of heterosexuals, and 68.1 percent of bisexuals. In addition, the proportion of heterosexual individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher was lower than among non-heterosexual individuals.
Highest level of education of people aged 25 to 64 in Canada between 2015 and 2018, by sexual orientation
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