Netherlands vs Romania: Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied

Netherlands
625,688
in 2012
Romania
474,652
in 2012
Netherlands rank
7th
Romania rank
9th

Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied over time

  • Netherlands
  • Romania
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 625,688 against 474,652 in Romania, a difference of 151,036.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.3 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Romania ahead.

Netherlands ranks 7th and Romania ranks 9th of 30 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Romania Difference Ahead
1990s 213,138 746,744 533,606 Romania
2000s 402,342 599,952 197,609 Romania
2010s 481,786 494,796 13,010 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied, Netherlands or Romania?
Netherlands, at 625,688 against 474,652 in Romania as of 2012.
What is the difference in students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied between Netherlands and Romania?
151,036, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Romania?
14 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2012.
How do Netherlands and Romania rank globally for students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied?
Netherlands ranks 7th and Romania ranks 9th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 432 data points, 1998–2012
Last refreshed