Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany
Germany: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 6.97 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany stood at 6.97 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany peaked at 8.47 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 6.83 million, in 2022.
Germany ranks 16th of 219 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7.40 million | — |
| 1992 | 7.50 million | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 7.93 million | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 8.07 million | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 8.15 million | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 8.26 million | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 8.38 million | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 8.08 million | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 8.19 million | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 8.31 million | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 8.39 million | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 8.47 million | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 8.45 million | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 8.38 million | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 8.27 million | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 8.18 million | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 7.98 million | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 7.91 million | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 7.74 million | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 7.66 million | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 7.53 million | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 7.39 million | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 7.29 million | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 7.20 million | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 7.11 million | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 7.07 million | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 7.03 million | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6.95 million | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 6.92 million | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 6.88 million | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 6.85 million | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 6.83 million | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 6.93 million | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 6.97 million | +0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 6.97 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 307,015, 22.7× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Germany's 6.97 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 543,350, 12.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.00 million | 7.40 million | 8.38 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.21 million | 7.74 million | 8.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.22 million | 6.92 million | 7.66 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.89 million | 6.83 million | 6.97 million | 5 |
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 enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Germany was 6.97 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 8.47 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.83 million in 2022.
- How does Germany rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) with 733 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) with 733 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.