Germany vs Iceland: Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at

Germany
70.2%
in 2024
Iceland
72.3%
in 2024
Germany rank
14th
Iceland rank
12th

Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at over time

  • Germany
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 72.3% against 70.2% in Germany, a difference of 2.1%.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 14th and Iceland ranks 12th of 41 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Iceland Difference Ahead
2010s 65.6% 73.2% 7.6% Iceland
2020s 67.7% 72.3% 4.6% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at, Germany or Iceland?
Iceland, at 72.3% against 70.2% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at between Germany and Iceland?
2.1%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iceland?
10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
How do Germany and Iceland rank globally for pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at?
Germany ranks 14th and Iceland ranks 12th of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 434 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed