France vs Germany: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes
France
2.81 million
in 2024
Germany
2.23 million
in 2024
France rank
21st
Germany rank
22nd
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 2.81 million against 2.23 million in Germany, a difference of 579,760.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 21st and Germany ranks 22nd of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.58 million | 2.87 million | 290,360 | Germany |
| 2000s | 2.63 million | 2.82 million | 186,963 | Germany |
| 2010s | 2.65 million | 2.57 million | 71,674 | France |
| 2020s | 2.77 million | 2.33 million | 433,032 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, France or Germany?
- France, at 2.81 million against 2.23 million in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between France and Germany?
- 579,760, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2024.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 21st and Germany ranks 22nd of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper secondary 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