Denmark vs France: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Denmark
14.0%
in 2023
France
13.5%
in 2023
Denmark rank
23rd
France rank
26th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Denmark
  • France
051015201420182023

How they compare

Denmark currently reports 14.0% against 13.5% in France, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 23rd and France ranks 26th of 81 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 11.5% 9.4% 2.1% Denmark
2020s 13.6% 12.6% 1.0% Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Denmark or France?
Denmark, at 14.0% against 13.5% in France as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Denmark and France?
0.5%, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and France?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Denmark and France rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Denmark ranks 23rd and France ranks 26th of 81 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+, 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 Master's or equivalent, 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
81 places, 899 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.