Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Germany
Germany: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 10,736 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany stood at 10,736.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 2,156.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany peaked at 324,150 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 329, in 2017.
Germany ranks 92nd of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 311,756 | — |
| 1999 | 319,066 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 312,604 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 317,211 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 324,150 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 540 | -99.8% |
| 2014 | 475.83 | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 394 | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 357 | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 329 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 349 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 10,804 | +2995.7% |
| 2020 | 10,020 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 10,989 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 11,435 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 11,063 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 10,736 | -3.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 10,736 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,736, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Germany's 10,736 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,778, 68% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2995.7% | 349 | 10,804 |
| 2013 | -99.8% | 324,150 | 540 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 315,411 | 311,756 | 319,066 | 2 |
| 2000s | 317,988 | 312,604 | 324,150 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,893 | 329 | 10,804 | 7 |
| 2020s | 10,849 | 10,020 | 11,435 | 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 tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany was 10,736 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 324,150 in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 329 in 2017.
- How does Germany rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 92nd out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,156.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release