Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
Germany
1.93 million
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1.95 million
in 2023
Germany rank
19th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
18th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- Germany
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 1.95 million against 1.93 million in Germany, a difference of 16,860.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 131 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.82 million | 1.58 million | 240,951 | Germany |
| 2020s | 2.01 million | 1.87 million | 143,872 | Germany |
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 1.95 million against 1.93 million in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 16,860, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th 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