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

Belgium
79.7%
in 2024
Netherlands
82.0%
in 2024
Belgium rank
13th
Netherlands rank
12th

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

  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 82.0% against 79.7% in Belgium, a difference of 2.3%.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 12th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Netherlands Difference Ahead
2010s 75.0% 80.7% 5.7% Netherlands
2020s 79.4% 85.3% 5.9% Netherlands

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 Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 82.0% against 79.7% in Belgium as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the between Belgium and Netherlands?
2.3%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the?
Belgium ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 12th 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