Men and women by educational level in Germany 2021

Published by
Evgenia Koptyug,
Jan 13, 2025
This survey shows men and women by highest educational attainment compared to the general population in Germany in 2021. According to the survey, almost 28 percent of men in Germany achieved school leaving qualification for entering university (Abitur in German).

Men and women by highest educational certificate compared to the general population in Germany in 2021

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Release date

November 2021

Region

Germany

Survey time period

2021

Age group

14 years and older

Special properties

German-speaking population

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Information about the population:
Base: German-speaking population aged 14 and older

Information on total sample:
2021: 23,299 respondents, representing 70,54 million people

Information on target group "Women":
2021: representing 35.75 million people

Information on target group "Men":
2021: representing 34.79 million people Further information on methodology can be found here and in the report.

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