Education and training context indicators (1998-2012) in Germany
Germany: Education and training context indicators (1998-2012) was 8.5 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Education and training context indicators in Germany, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, education and training context indicators in Germany stood at 8.5. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, education and training context indicators in Germany peaked at 10.4 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 8.5, in 2011.
That places Germany 46th out of 46 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Education and training context indicators (1998-2012) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.4 | — |
| 1999 | 10.2 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 10 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 9.7 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 9.6 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 9.5 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 9.3 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 9.2 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 9.1 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 9 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 8.8 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 8.7 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 8.6 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 8.5 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 8.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.35, 82% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Germany's 8.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.25, 83% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.29 | 8.7 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.53 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 3 |
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 education and training context indicators in Germany?
- Education and training context indicators in Germany was 8.5 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest education and training context indicators recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 10.4 in 1998.
- What is the lowest education and training context indicators recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5 in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for education and training context indicators?
- Germany ranks 46th out of 46 countries with data for 2012.
- Is education and training context indicators rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. 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 Education and training context indicators (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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