Belgium vs European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020): Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population

Belgium
42
in 2024
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)
22.8
in 2019
Belgium rank
5th
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) rank
2nd

Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population over time

  • Belgium
  • European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 42 against 22.8 in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020), a difference of 19.2.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.8 times European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)'s.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 5th and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd of 47 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age, Belgium or European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
Belgium, at 42 against 22.8 in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age between Belgium and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
19.2, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2019.
How do Belgium and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) rank globally for students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age?
Belgium ranks 5th and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age 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 by age group - % of corresponding age population
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 577 data points, 2012–2025
Last refreshed