Belgium vs Netherlands: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
Belgium
14.8%
in 2023
Netherlands
14.5%
in 2023
Belgium rank
20th
Netherlands rank
22nd
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 14.8% against 14.5% in Netherlands, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 20th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 77 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 14.4% | 13.5% | 1.0% | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Belgium, at 14.8% against 14.5% in Netherlands as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 0.3%, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- Belgium ranks 20th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 77 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.