Germany vs Spain: Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population

Germany
12.7%
in 2024
Spain
13.2%
in 2024
Germany rank
19th
Spain rank
17th

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

  • Germany
  • Spain
051015201220182024

How they compare

Spain currently reports 13.2% against 12.7% in Germany, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 19th and Spain ranks 17th of 43 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 12.6% 12.0% 0.6% Germany
2020s 12.8% 12.9% 0.1% Spain

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, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 13.2% against 12.7% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population between Germany and Spain?
0.5%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population?
Germany ranks 19th and Spain ranks 17th 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