Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes (%) (upper) in Germany
Germany: Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes (%) (upper) was 78.4% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes in Germany, 2006–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes in Germany is 78.4%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes in Germany peaked at 81.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 76.0%, in 2009.
Germany ranks 39th of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes (%) (upper) in Germany, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 76.8% | — |
| 2007 | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 78.6% | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 76.0% | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 79.6% | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 80.2% | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 77.6% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 79.0% | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 79.3% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 78.8% | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 79.8% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 80.0% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 79.0% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 79.7% | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 81.3% | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 78.4% | -3.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 78.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 87.0%, 90% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 78.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 88.1%, 89% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 77.0% | 76.0% | 78.6% | 4 |
| 2010s | 79.3% | 77.6% | 80.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.8% | 78.4% | 81.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes in Germany?
- Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes in Germany was 78.4% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 81.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.0% in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 39th out of 95 countries with data for 2021.
- Is completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Completion rate, upper secondary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release