Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Netherlands
Netherlands: Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing was 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
17.1 Per thousand inhabitants
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
29th
of 44 countries
All-time high
17.1 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2024
All-time low
12 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2017
Years of data
8
2017–2024
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Netherlands, 2017–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Netherlands stood at 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 42.5% over ten years.
That places Netherlands 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Per thousand inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 Per thousand inhabitants | — |
| 2018 | 12.8 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 13.6 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 13.8 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 15.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 15.4 Per thousand inhabitants | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 16.1 Per thousand inhabitants | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.8 Per thousand inhabitants | 12 Per thousand inhabitants | 13.6 Per thousand inhabitants | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.58 Per thousand inhabitants | 13.8 Per thousand inhabitants | 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 26 Belgium 17.5 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 27 Lithuania 17.3 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 27 Lithuania 17.3 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 29 Czechia 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 29 Netherlands 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 32 Bulgaria 17 Per thousand inhabitants compare
More population data for Netherlands
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2142 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,897 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.2145 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 3,549 Thousand heads (animals) (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 166,143 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 529.5 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 18.04 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 166,143 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Netherlands?
- Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Netherlands was 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 17.1 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024.
- What is the lowest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 Per thousand inhabitants in 2017.
- How does Netherlands rank for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing?
- Netherlands ranks 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 20-29. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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