China vs Germany: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes
China
967,742
in 2021
Germany
694,732
in 2024
China rank
4th
Germany rank
7th
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 967,742 against 694,732 in Germany, a difference of 273,010.
That makes China's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 4th and Germany ranks 7th of 134 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.12 million | 753,124 | 364,782 | China |
| 2020s | 923,474 | 732,747 | 190,727 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes, China or Germany?
- China, at 967,742 against 694,732 in Germany as of 2021.
- What is the difference in enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes between China and Germany?
- 273,010, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 4th and Germany ranks 7th of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release