France vs Germany: Government expenditure on education

France
5.32
in 2022
Germany
5.24
in 2022
France rank
17th
Germany rank
20th

Government expenditure on education over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 5.32 against 5.24 in Germany, a difference of 0.08.

Across all 11 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 17th and Germany ranks 20th of 68 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 5.69 4.41 1.28 France
2010s 5.42 4.9 0.5222 France
2020s 5.47 5.37 0.0927 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, France or Germany?
France, at 5.32 against 5.24 in Germany as of 2022.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education between France and Germany?
0.08, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
11 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
How do France and Germany rank globally for government expenditure on education?
France ranks 17th and Germany ranks 20th of 68 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Government expenditure on education (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
68 places, 1,951 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed