Estonia vs Malta: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+

Estonia
99.9%
in 2023
Malta
99.8%
in 2023
Estonia rank
16th
Malta rank
19th

Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time

  • Estonia
  • Malta
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How they compare

Estonia currently reports 99.9% against 99.8% in Malta, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.

Estonia ranks 16th and Malta ranks 19th of 136 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Estonia Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 99.6% 86.9% 12.7% Estonia
2020s 99.8% 99.5% 0.3% Estonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Estonia or Malta?
Estonia, at 99.9% against 99.8% in Malta as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Estonia and Malta?
0.1%, with Estonia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Malta?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Estonia and Malta rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
Estonia ranks 16th and Malta ranks 19th of 136 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, 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 primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
136 places, 2,259 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.