Germany vs Spain: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Germany
26.6%
in 2023
Spain
27.6%
in 2023
Germany rank
38th
Spain rank
35th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Germany
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 27.6% against 26.6% in Germany, a difference of 1.0%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 38th and Spain ranks 35th of 109 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.8% | 23.2% | 2.4% | Spain |
| 2020s | 25.5% | 26.7% | 1.2% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Germany or Spain?
- Spain, at 27.6% against 26.6% in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Germany and Spain?
- 1.0%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Spain rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Germany ranks 38th and Spain ranks 35th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.