Germany vs South Korea: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes
Germany
1.93 million
in 2024
South Korea
1.96 million
in 2024
Germany rank
19th
South Korea rank
17th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes over time
- Germany
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1.96 million against 1.93 million in Germany, a difference of 29,120.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Korea ahead.
Germany ranks 19th and South Korea ranks 17th of 131 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.82 million | 2.15 million | 332,844 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 2.00 million | 2.01 million | 13,528 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, Germany or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 1.96 million against 1.93 million in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between Germany and South Korea?
- 29,120, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Korea?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Germany and South Korea rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 19th and South Korea ranks 17th 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