European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) vs Malta: Distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
19.6%
in 2025
Malta
33.9%
in 2025
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank
6th
Malta rank
4th

Distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment over time

  • European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
  • Malta
20406080200520152025

How they compare

Malta currently reports 33.9% against 19.6% in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), a difference of 14.3%.

That makes Malta's figure about 1.7 times European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)'s.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 6th and Malta ranks 4th of 6 regions.

Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) Malta Difference Ahead
2010s 23.9% 54.1% 30.2% Malta
2020s 20.3% 39.4% 19.1% Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) or Malta?
Malta, at 33.9% against 19.6% in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) as of 2025.
What is the difference in distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment between European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Malta?
14.3%, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Malta?
16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
How do European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Malta rank globally for distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 6th and Malta ranks 4th of 6 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment level and age group. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by educational attainment level and age group
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 998 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed