Germany vs Iceland: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
Germany
28.7%
in 2022
Iceland
29.9%
in 2022
Germany rank
49th
Iceland rank
46th
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- Germany
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 29.9% against 28.7% in Germany, a difference of 1.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 49th and Iceland ranks 46th of 103 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% | Germany |
| 2010s | 30.1% | 22.1% | 8.1% | Germany |
| 2020s | 28.1% | 26.2% | 2.0% | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of, Germany or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 29.9% against 28.7% in Germany as of 2022.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between Germany and Iceland?
- 1.2%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iceland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do Germany and Iceland rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Germany ranks 49th and Iceland ranks 46th of 103 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary public institutions (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release