Germany vs WB: World: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes
Germany
1.12 million
in 2024
WB: World
29.33 million
in 2024
Germany rank
5th
WB: World rank
4th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes over time
- Germany
- WB: World
How they compare
WB: World currently reports 29.33 million against 1.12 million in Germany, a difference of 28.20 million.
That makes WB: World's figure about 26.1 times Germany's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: World has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 5th and WB: World ranks 4th of 128 countries.
WB: World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | WB: World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.01 million | 24.71 million | 23.71 million | WB: World |
| 2020s | 1.12 million | 26.92 million | 25.80 million | WB: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes, Germany or WB: World?
- WB: World, at 29.33 million against 1.12 million in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes between Germany and WB: World?
- 28.20 million, with WB: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and WB: World?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Germany and WB: World rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 5th and WB: World ranks 4th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 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