Germany vs Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Germany
3.31 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
3.45 million
in 2024
Germany rank
48th
Saudi Arabia rank
46th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 3.45 million against 3.31 million in Germany, a difference of 141,250.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 48th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 218 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.25 million | 3.18 million | 66,590 | Germany |
| 2010s | 2.95 million | 3.11 million | 166,105 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 3.11 million | 3.31 million | 198,135 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Germany or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 3.45 million against 3.31 million in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Germany and Saudi Arabia?
- 141,250, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Saudi Arabia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Saudi Arabia rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 48th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary 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