Germany vs Spain: Tertiary education graduates

Germany
122.4
in 2012
Spain
128.1
in 2012
Germany rank
37th
Spain rank
35th

Tertiary education graduates over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
050100150199820052012

How they compare

Spain currently reports 128.1 against 122.4 in Germany, a difference of 5.7.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Spain ahead.

Germany ranks 37th and Spain ranks 35th of 42 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 95.15 137.05 41.9 Spain
2000s 118.66 136.99 18.33 Spain
2010s 132.3 133.3 1 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher tertiary education graduates, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 128.1 against 122.4 in Germany as of 2012.
What is the difference in tertiary education graduates between Germany and Spain?
5.7, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
15 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2012.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for tertiary education graduates?
Germany ranks 37th and Spain ranks 35th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 611 data points, 1998–2012
Last refreshed