Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany

Germany: Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) was 9.9% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
9.9%
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
28th
of 46 countries
All-time high
10.9%
in 2020
All-time low
3.9%
in 2015
Years of data
8
2011–2024

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany, 2011–2024

02.557.5102011201720242011: 4.3 %2013: 4.1 %2015: 3.9 %2016: 4.4 %2020: 10.9 %2021: 10.4 %2022: 9.1 %2024: 9.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany stood at 9.9%.

The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 141.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany peaked at 10.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2015.

That places Germany 28th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%) in Germany, 2011 to 2024.
Year % Change
2011 4.3%
2013 4.1% -4.7%
2015 3.9% -4.9%
2016 4.4% +12.8%
2020 10.9% +147.7%
2021 10.4% -4.6%
2022 9.1% -12.5%
2024 9.9% +8.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.2% 3.9% 4.4% 4
2020s 10.1% 9.1% 10.9% 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 25 Peru 11.7% compare
  2. 26 Hungary 11.3% compare
  3. 27 France 10.4% compare
  4. 29 Cyprus 9.7% compare
  5. 30 Netherlands 9.0% compare
  6. 30 Poland 9.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany?
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Germany was 9.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 2020.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2015.
How does Germany rank for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any)?
Germany ranks 28th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
46 places, 378 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release