Belgium vs North Macedonia: Duration of compulsory education in years
Belgium
13
in 2025
North Macedonia
13
in 2025
Belgium rank
1st
North Macedonia rank
1st
Duration of compulsory education in years over time
- Belgium
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 13 against 13 in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 1st and North Macedonia ranks 1st of 73 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and North Macedonia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 9 | 3 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 12 | 13 | 1 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 12.83 | 13 | 0.1667 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education in years, Belgium or North Macedonia?
- Belgium, at 13 against 13 in North Macedonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education in years between Belgium and North Macedonia?
- 0, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and North Macedonia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and North Macedonia rank globally for duration of compulsory education in years?
- Belgium ranks 1st and North Macedonia ranks 1st of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Duration of compulsory education in years. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.