4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in Germany
Germany: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) was 95 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
95
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
53rd
of 164 countries
All-time high
97
in 2012
All-time low
93
in 2009
Years of data
21
2000–2020
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education in Germany, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Germany is 95, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Germany peaked at 97 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 93, in 2009.
That places Germany 53rd out of 164 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 96 | — |
| 2001 | 96 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 96 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 96 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 96 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 95 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 94 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 95 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 94 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 93 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 94 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 96 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 97 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 94 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 93 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 93 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 93 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 93 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 93 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 95 | +2.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 95 is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.6, 96% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Germany's 95 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.35, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.1 | 93 | 96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.3 | 93 | 97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95 | 95 | 95 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.48 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.73 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 618,670 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,242 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.97 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Germany?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Germany was 95 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 97 in 2012.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 93 in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
- Germany ranks 53rd out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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