Germany vs Latvia: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Germany
44.0%
in 2023
Latvia
42.8%
in 2023
Germany rank
22nd
Latvia rank
24th

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

  • Germany
  • Latvia
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 44.0% against 42.8% in Latvia, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 22nd and Latvia ranks 24th of 108 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Latvia Difference Ahead
2000s 33.5% 24.9% 8.6% Germany
2010s 37.3% 29.9% 7.4% Germany
2020s 42.4% 42.3% 0.1% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Germany or Latvia?
Germany, at 44.0% against 42.8% in Latvia as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Germany and Latvia?
1.2%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Latvia?
18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Germany and Latvia rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Germany ranks 22nd and Latvia ranks 24th of 108 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+, male (%) (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+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,328 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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