Germany vs Spain: Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education
Germany
78.1%
in 2022
Spain
75.9%
in 2022
Germany rank
17th
Spain rank
19th
Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education over time
- Germany
- Spain
How they compare
Germany currently reports 78.1% against 75.9% in Spain, a difference of 2.2%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 17th and Spain ranks 19th of 53 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.5% | 77.3% | 8.2% | Germany |
| 2010s | 86.0% | 79.3% | 6.7% | Germany |
| 2020s | 78.1% | 75.9% | 2.2% | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education, Germany or Spain?
- Germany, at 78.1% against 75.9% in Spain as of 2022.
- What is the difference in proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education between Germany and Spain?
- 2.2%, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Germany and Spain rank globally for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
- Germany ranks 17th and Spain ranks 19th of 53 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in mathematics, non-immigrant background, both sexes (%). 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