➀ The World Bank's data indicates that the USA, Chile, Uruguay, Panama, and 45 other countries have a high level of inequality, measured by the Gini index. ➁ Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as sub-Saharan Africa, are home to highly unequal economies, with Colombia and Brazil leading in Latin America. ➂ Slovakia, Slovenia, and Belarus have the lowest levels of inequality in the world, followed by the Netherlands, Iceland, and the Czech Republic.

1. The educational pathways in Germany are still heavily influenced by parental educational background. 2. Despite the increase in higher education enrollment, disparities based on family educational background persist. 3. Factors such as anticipated costs and lack of information play a significant role in the decision to pursue higher education, especially for those from non-academic families.