Netherlands vs Spain: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Netherlands
15.2%
in 2023
Spain
14.9%
in 2023
Netherlands rank
18th
Spain rank
21st

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

  • Netherlands
  • Spain
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 15.2% against 14.9% in Spain, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Spain ahead.

Netherlands ranks 18th and Spain ranks 21st of 81 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 11.4% 12.9% 1.5% Spain
2020s 14.4% 14.6% 0.1% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Netherlands or Spain?
Netherlands, at 15.2% against 14.9% in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Netherlands and Spain?
0.3%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Spain?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Netherlands and Spain rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Netherlands ranks 18th and Spain ranks 21st 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.