Participation/ enrolment in education (ISCED 0-4) (1998-2012) in Germany
Germany: Participation/ enrolment in education (ISCED 0-4) was 92.5 in 2012. ▬ Flat
Latest (2012)
92.5
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
24th
of 44 countries
All-time high
95.1
in 1998
All-time low
92.5
in 2011
Years of data
15
1998–2012
Participation/ enrolment in education (ISCED 0-4) in Germany, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) in Germany stood at 92.5. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) in Germany peaked at 95.1 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 92.5, in 2011.
That places Germany 24th out of 44 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Participation/ enrolment in education (ISCED 0-4) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 95.1 | — |
| 1999 | 94.9 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 94.7 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 94.5 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 94.3 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 94.1 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 93.9 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 93.5 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 93.3 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 93.1 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 92.9 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 92.9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 92.7 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 92.5 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 92.5 | +0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 92.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 92.5, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 92.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.1, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 95 | 94.9 | 95.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 93.72 | 92.9 | 94.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.57 | 92.5 | 92.7 | 3 |
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 participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) in Germany?
- Participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) in Germany was 92.5 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 95.1 in 1998.
- What is the lowest participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.5 in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4)?
- Germany ranks 24th out of 44 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation/ enrolment in education (isced 0-4) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation/ enrolment in education (ISCED 0-4) (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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