France vs Germany: New entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age

France
859,609
in 2024
Germany
840,185
in 2024
France rank
2nd
Germany rank
3rd

New entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 859,609 against 840,185 in Germany, a difference of 19,424.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 3rd of 36 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 808,430 979,059 170,629 Germany
2020s 853,254 897,866 44,612 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher new entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age, France or Germany?
France, at 859,609 against 840,185 in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in new entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age between France and Germany?
19,424, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do France and Germany rank globally for new entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age?
France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 3rd of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as New entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
New entrants by education level, programme orientation, sex and age
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 438 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed