Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Germany
Germany: Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) was 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023. ▲ Rising
Capital and total current expenditure on education in Germany, 2012–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital and total current expenditure on education in Germany is 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital and total current expenditure on education in Germany peaked at 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,027 US dollars, PPP converted, in 2016.
That places Germany 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Germany, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,585 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2013 | 3,679 US dollars, PPP converted | +42.3% |
| 2014 | 2,983 US dollars, PPP converted | -18.9% |
| 2015 | 2,100 US dollars, PPP converted | -29.6% |
| 2016 | 2,027 US dollars, PPP converted | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 2,399 US dollars, PPP converted | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 3,075 US dollars, PPP converted | +28.2% |
| 2019 | 3,468 US dollars, PPP converted | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 3,921 US dollars, PPP converted | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 4,411 US dollars, PPP converted | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 4,488 US dollars, PPP converted | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted | +0.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 223.3 US dollars, PPP converted, 20.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for high income countries, which is 256.18 US dollars, PPP converted, 17.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,789 US dollars, PPP converted | 2,027 US dollars, PPP converted | 3,679 US dollars, PPP converted | 8 |
| 2020s | 4,337 US dollars, PPP converted | 3,921 US dollars, PPP converted | 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Poland 1,306 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 France 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 Croatia 12.63 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 Netherlands 573.04 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 3 Italy 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 3 Estonia 83.37 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Slovenia 68 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Spain 838.7 US dollars, PPP converted compare
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 capital and total current expenditure on education in Germany?
- Capital and total current expenditure on education in Germany was 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023.
- What is the lowest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,027 US dollars, PPP converted in 2016.
- How does Germany rank for capital and total current expenditure on education?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital and total current expenditure on education rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on capital and current expenditure on education. The default table displays data in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, and for both public and private educational institutions combined. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of educational institution, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.