France vs Germany: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
France
12.3%
in 2023
Germany
12.2%
in 2023
France rank
32nd
Germany rank
33rd
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 12.3% against 12.2% in Germany, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 32nd and Germany ranks 33rd of 77 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | Germany |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, France or Germany?
- France, at 12.3% against 12.2% in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between France and Germany?
- 0.1%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- France ranks 32nd and Germany ranks 33rd 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.