Belgium vs Germany: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Belgium
35.3%
in 2023
Germany
34.6%
in 2023
Belgium rank
11th
Germany rank
13th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Belgium
- Germany
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 35.3% against 34.6% in Germany, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 11th and Germany ranks 13th of 112 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.1% | 30.4% | 1.8% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 34.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Belgium or Germany?
- Belgium, at 35.3% against 34.6% in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Belgium and Germany?
- 0.7%, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Belgium ranks 11th and Germany ranks 13th of 112 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+, male (%) (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.