France vs Germany: Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and

France
4.13 million Number
in 2024
Germany
3.31 million Number
in 2024
France rank
4th
Germany rank
5th

Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and over time

  • France
  • Germany
01.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M201220182024

How they compare

France currently reports 4.13 million Number against 3.31 million Number in Germany, a difference of 821,100 Number.

That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 5th of 46 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 4.26 million Number 2.92 million Number 1.33 million Number France
2020s 4.21 million Number 3.13 million Number 1.08 million Number France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and, France or Germany?
France, at 4.13 million Number against 3.31 million Number in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and between France and Germany?
821,100 Number, 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 pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and?
France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 5th of 46 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and intensity of participation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex, type of institution and intensity of participation
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 548 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed