Greece vs Sweden: Average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education

Greece
1.3
in 2024
Sweden
1.1
in 2024
Greece rank
3rd
Sweden rank
6th

Average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education over time

  • Greece
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 1.3 against 1.1 in Sweden, a difference of 0.2.

That makes Greece's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Greece ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 6th of 30 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 1.17 1 0.1714 Greece
2020s 1.3 1.1 0.2 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education, Greece or Sweden?
Greece, at 1.3 against 1.1 in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education between Greece and Sweden?
0.2, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Sweden?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Greece and Sweden rank globally for average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education?
Greece ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 6th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Average number of foreign languages studied per pupil by education level
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 395 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed