Denmark vs France: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Denmark
38.5%
in 2023
France
37.4%
in 2023
Denmark rank
38th
France rank
39th

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

  • Denmark
  • France
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 38.5% against 37.4% in France, a difference of 1.1%.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 38th and France ranks 39th of 110 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark France Difference Ahead
2010s 34.2% 29.1% 5.1% Denmark
2020s 37.9% 36.0% 1.9% Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Denmark or France?
Denmark, at 38.5% against 37.4% in France as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Denmark and France?
1.1%, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and France?
13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Denmark and France rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Denmark ranks 38th and France ranks 39th of 110 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+, total (%) (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+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 1,336 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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