Finland vs Germany: Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level

Finland
22.6%
in 2024
Germany
26.3%
in 2024
Finland rank
11th
Germany rank
9th

Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level over time

  • Finland
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 26.3% against 22.6% in Finland, a difference of 3.7%.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times Finland's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Finland ranks 11th and Germany ranks 9th of 45 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 16.2% 22.9% 6.7% Germany
2020s 20.5% 25.1% 4.6% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level, Finland or Germany?
Germany, at 26.3% against 22.6% in Finland as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level between Finland and Germany?
3.7%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Germany?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Finland and Germany rank globally for pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level?
Finland ranks 11th and Germany ranks 9th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - as % of corresponding age population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - as % of corresponding age population
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 512 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed