France vs Germany: Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the

France
72.6%
in 2024
Germany
74.4%
in 2024
France rank
23rd
Germany rank
20th

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

  • France
  • Germany
020406080201420192024

How they compare

Germany currently reports 74.4% against 72.6% in France, a difference of 1.8%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 23rd and Germany ranks 20th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 66.5% 66.8% 0.3% Germany
2020s 72.6% 73.8% 1.2% Germany

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, France or Germany?
Germany, at 74.4% against 72.6% in France as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the between France and Germany?
1.8%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
11 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do France and Germany rank globally for students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the?
France ranks 23rd and Germany ranks 20th 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