Distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany
Germany: Distribution of pupils/ students by level was 13,916 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany stood at 13,916. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany peaked at 14,583 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 13,916, in 2012.
That places Germany 2nd out of 44 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14,568 | — |
| 1999 | 14,581 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 14,549 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 14,515 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 14,511 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 14,525 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 14,583 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 14,467 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 14,394 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 14,251 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 14,065 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 13,984 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,931 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,939 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 13,916 | -0.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 13,916 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,301, 10.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 13,916 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,346, 10.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,574 | 14,568 | 14,581 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,384 | 13,984 | 14,583 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,929 | 13,916 | 13,939 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 20,089 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 13,094 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 13,094 compare
- 5 France 12,419 compare
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 distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany?
- Distribution of pupils/ students by level in Germany was 13,916 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of pupils/ students by level recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 14,583 in 2004.
- What is the lowest distribution of pupils/ students by level recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,916 in 2012.
- How does Germany rank for distribution of pupils/ students by level?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 44 countries with data for 2012.
- Is distribution of pupils/ students by level rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of pupils/ students by level (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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