France vs Germany: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+

France
100.0%
in 2023
Germany
100.0%
in 2023
France rank
1st
Germany rank
1st

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

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Germany, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 29 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 1st of 136 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 100.0% 100.0% 0.0%
2000s 99.3% 100.0% 0.7% Germany
2010s 97.9% 100.0% 2.1% Germany
2020s 99.5% 100.0% 0.5% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, France or Germany?
France, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between France and Germany?
0.0%, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
29 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2023.
How do France and Germany rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 1st 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.