Germany vs Spain: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal

Germany
68.9%
in 2023
Spain
70.1%
in 2024
Germany rank
17th
Spain rank
16th

Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 70.1% against 68.9% in Germany, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 17th and Spain ranks 16th of 110 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 66.1% 54.8% 11.4% Germany
2000s 69.6% 54.0% 15.6% Germany
2010s 72.6% 64.9% 7.7% Germany
2020s 70.4% 69.8% 0.5% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 70.1% against 68.9% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between Germany and Spain?
1.2%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
29 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
Germany ranks 17th and Spain ranks 16th of 110 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-24 years old, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-24 years old, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
155 places, 3,121 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release