Germany vs Italy: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Germany
12.7%
in 2023
Italy
13.0%
in 2023
Germany rank
31st
Italy rank
29th

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

  • Germany
  • Italy
051015201420182023

How they compare

Italy currently reports 13.0% against 12.7% in Germany, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Italy ahead.

Germany ranks 31st and Italy ranks 29th of 81 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2010s 11.4% 12.2% 0.8% Italy
2020s 12.5% 12.7% 0.1% Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Germany or Italy?
Italy, at 13.0% against 12.7% in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Germany and Italy?
0.3%, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Germany ranks 31st and Italy ranks 29th 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.