Denmark vs Iceland: Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population

Denmark
17.7%
in 2024
Iceland
18.0%
in 2024
Denmark rank
5th
Iceland rank
4th

Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population over time

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 18.0% against 17.7% in Denmark, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iceland ahead.

Denmark ranks 5th and Iceland ranks 4th of 43 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
2010s 19.2% 20.6% 1.3% Iceland
2020s 18.5% 17.9% 0.6% Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population, Denmark or Iceland?
Iceland, at 18.0% against 17.7% in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population between Denmark and Iceland?
0.3%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population?
Denmark ranks 5th and Iceland ranks 4th of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population of post-compulsory school age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population of post-compulsory school age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 488 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed