Malta vs Netherlands: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Malta
38.7%
in 2023
Netherlands
38.8%
in 2023
Malta rank
40th
Netherlands rank
39th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Malta
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 38.8% against 38.7% in Malta, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Malta ranks 40th and Netherlands ranks 39th of 111 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 13.4% 27.6% 14.2% Netherlands
2010s 22.2% 30.1% 7.9% Netherlands
2020s 35.8% 37.4% 1.6% Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Malta or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 38.8% against 38.7% in Malta as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Malta and Netherlands?
0.1%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Netherlands?
17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Malta and Netherlands rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Malta ranks 40th and Netherlands ranks 39th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, 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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 1,333 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.