France vs Spain: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
France
1.30 million
in 2024
Spain
1.29 million
in 2024
France rank
24th
Spain rank
25th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 1.30 million against 1.29 million in Spain, a difference of 9,120.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Spain ahead.
France ranks 24th and Spain ranks 25th of 131 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.01 million | 1.19 million | 175,041 | Spain |
| 2020s | 1.23 million | 1.26 million | 28,382 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, France or Spain?
- France, at 1.30 million against 1.29 million in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between France and Spain?
- 9,120, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- France ranks 24th and Spain ranks 25th of 131 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, 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