Belgium vs Italy: Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the

Belgium
79.7%
in 2024
Italy
78.4%
in 2024
Belgium rank
13th
Italy rank
16th

Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the over time

  • Belgium
  • Italy
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 79.7% against 78.4% in Italy, a difference of 1.3%.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 13th and Italy ranks 16th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Italy Difference Ahead
2010s 74.7% 61.8% 12.9% Belgium
2020s 79.8% 73.4% 6.4% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the, Belgium or Italy?
Belgium, at 79.7% against 78.4% in Italy as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the between Belgium and Italy?
1.3%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Italy?
11 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Italy rank globally for students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the?
Belgium ranks 13th and Italy ranks 16th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the population
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 385 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed