Netherlands - Educational attainment
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 98.36 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 98.55 in 2007, while its lowest value was 98.13 in 2009.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 98.13 |
| 2005 | 98.18 |
| 2007 | 98.55 |
| 2008 | 98.36 |
| 2009 | 98.13 |
| 2010 | 98.21 |
| 2011 | 98.25 |
| 2012 | 98.35 |
| 2013 | 98.19 |
| 2014 | 98.16 |
| 2015 | 98.27 |
| 2016 | 98.31 |
| 2018 | 98.34 |
| 2020 | 98.36 |
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 98.77 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 98.77 in 2020, while its lowest value was 98.29 in 2008.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 98.34 |
| 2005 | 98.36 |
| 2007 | 98.63 |
| 2008 | 98.29 |
| 2009 | 98.37 |
| 2010 | 98.40 |
| 2011 | 98.39 |
| 2012 | 98.45 |
| 2013 | 98.76 |
| 2014 | 98.72 |
| 2015 | 98.64 |
| 2016 | 98.71 |
| 2018 | 98.70 |
| 2020 | 98.77 |
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 98.56 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 98.59 in 2007, while its lowest value was 98.24 in 2004.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 98.24 |
| 2005 | 98.27 |
| 2007 | 98.59 |
| 2008 | 98.32 |
| 2009 | 98.24 |
| 2010 | 98.30 |
| 2011 | 98.32 |
| 2012 | 98.40 |
| 2013 | 98.47 |
| 2014 | 98.43 |
| 2015 | 98.45 |
| 2016 | 98.51 |
| 2018 | 98.51 |
| 2020 | 98.56 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 89.81 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 89.81 in 2020, while its lowest value was 47.50 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 47.50 |
| 2004 | 87.38 |
| 2005 | 87.01 |
| 2007 | 88.66 |
| 2008 | 87.79 |
| 2009 | 87.89 |
| 2010 | 87.75 |
| 2011 | 87.89 |
| 2012 | 88.37 |
| 2013 | 87.58 |
| 2014 | 87.34 |
| 2015 | 87.53 |
| 2016 | 87.91 |
| 2018 | 89.02 |
| 2020 | 89.81 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 92.67 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 92.67 in 2020, while its lowest value was 58.55 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 58.55 |
| 2004 | 91.02 |
| 2005 | 91.04 |
| 2007 | 91.89 |
| 2008 | 91.22 |
| 2009 | 91.06 |
| 2010 | 91.37 |
| 2011 | 91.04 |
| 2012 | 91.41 |
| 2013 | 91.31 |
| 2014 | 91.47 |
| 2015 | 91.53 |
| 2016 | 91.59 |
| 2018 | 91.77 |
| 2020 | 92.67 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 91.22 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 91.22 in 2020, while its lowest value was 53.00 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 53.00 |
| 2004 | 89.17 |
| 2005 | 88.99 |
| 2007 | 90.24 |
| 2008 | 89.47 |
| 2009 | 89.44 |
| 2010 | 89.52 |
| 2011 | 89.43 |
| 2012 | 89.86 |
| 2013 | 89.41 |
| 2014 | 89.37 |
| 2015 | 89.49 |
| 2016 | 89.71 |
| 2018 | 90.37 |
| 2020 | 91.22 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 35.66 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 35.66 in 2020, while its lowest value was 4.80 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.80 |
| 2005 | 25.62 |
| 2007 | 28.38 |
| 2008 | 27.91 |
| 2009 | 28.85 |
| 2010 | 28.96 |
| 2011 | 28.67 |
| 2012 | 29.16 |
| 2013 | 27.64 |
| 2014 | 28.30 |
| 2015 | 29.17 |
| 2016 | 30.07 |
| 2018 | 31.90 |
| 2020 | 35.66 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 38.31 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 38.31 in 2020, while its lowest value was 9.62 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.62 |
| 2005 | 33.14 |
| 2007 | 34.79 |
| 2008 | 34.55 |
| 2009 | 34.67 |
| 2010 | 35.56 |
| 2011 | 34.72 |
| 2012 | 35.09 |
| 2013 | 33.04 |
| 2014 | 32.91 |
| 2015 | 33.33 |
| 2016 | 33.58 |
| 2018 | 34.74 |
| 2020 | 38.31 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 36.96 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 36.96 in 2020, while its lowest value was 7.20 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.20 |
| 2005 | 29.31 |
| 2007 | 31.51 |
| 2008 | 31.16 |
| 2009 | 31.70 |
| 2010 | 32.19 |
| 2011 | 31.63 |
| 2012 | 32.06 |
| 2013 | 30.29 |
| 2014 | 30.56 |
| 2015 | 31.21 |
| 2016 | 31.79 |
| 2018 | 33.29 |
| 2020 | 36.96 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 69.80 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 69.80 in 2020, while its lowest value was 13.50 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.50 |
| 2004 | 59.09 |
| 2005 | 59.26 |
| 2007 | 62.66 |
| 2008 | 61.64 |
| 2009 | 62.03 |
| 2010 | 62.28 |
| 2011 | 62.58 |
| 2012 | 63.18 |
| 2013 | 65.25 |
| 2014 | 65.26 |
| 2015 | 65.48 |
| 2016 | 66.23 |
| 2018 | 67.59 |
| 2020 | 69.80 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 76.23 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 76.23 in 2020, while its lowest value was 19.12 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 19.12 |
| 2004 | 70.58 |
| 2005 | 70.88 |
| 2007 | 72.45 |
| 2008 | 71.01 |
| 2009 | 70.85 |
| 2010 | 71.46 |
| 2011 | 70.40 |
| 2012 | 71.19 |
| 2013 | 73.98 |
| 2014 | 73.75 |
| 2015 | 73.82 |
| 2016 | 73.89 |
| 2018 | 74.75 |
| 2020 | 76.23 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 72.96 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 72.96 in 2020, while its lowest value was 16.30 in 1971.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 16.30 |
| 2004 | 64.73 |
| 2005 | 64.95 |
| 2007 | 67.45 |
| 2008 | 66.22 |
| 2009 | 66.34 |
| 2010 | 66.77 |
| 2011 | 66.41 |
| 2012 | 67.10 |
| 2013 | 69.53 |
| 2014 | 69.42 |
| 2015 | 69.57 |
| 2016 | 69.99 |
| 2018 | 71.10 |
| 2020 | 72.96 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 33.34 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 33.34 in 2020, while its lowest value was 24.56 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 24.56 |
| 2014 | 25.62 |
| 2015 | 26.56 |
| 2016 | 27.46 |
| 2018 | 29.52 |
| 2020 | 33.34 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 36.26 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 36.26 in 2020, while its lowest value was 29.98 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 29.98 |
| 2014 | 30.50 |
| 2015 | 31.27 |
| 2016 | 31.44 |
| 2018 | 32.72 |
| 2020 | 36.26 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 34.77 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 34.77 in 2020, while its lowest value was 27.22 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 27.22 |
| 2014 | 28.01 |
| 2015 | 28.87 |
| 2016 | 29.41 |
| 2018 | 31.09 |
| 2020 | 34.77 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 0.559 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 0.559 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.299 in 2015.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.318 |
| 2014 | 0.300 |
| 2015 | 0.299 |
| 2016 | 0.396 |
| 2018 | 0.437 |
| 2020 | 0.559 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 0.858 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 0.858 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.771 in 2016.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.800 |
| 2014 | 0.832 |
| 2015 | 0.847 |
| 2016 | 0.771 |
| 2018 | 0.825 |
| 2020 | 0.858 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 0.706 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 0.706 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.555 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.555 |
| 2014 | 0.561 |
| 2015 | 0.567 |
| 2016 | 0.580 |
| 2018 | 0.627 |
| 2020 | 0.706 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 12.01 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 12.01 in 2020, while its lowest value was 8.36 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 8.36 |
| 2014 | 8.96 |
| 2015 | 9.33 |
| 2016 | 9.68 |
| 2018 | 10.60 |
| 2020 | 12.01 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 14.30 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 14.30 in 2020, while its lowest value was 11.84 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 11.84 |
| 2014 | 12.22 |
| 2015 | 12.20 |
| 2016 | 12.42 |
| 2018 | 12.90 |
| 2020 | 14.30 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 13.14 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 13.14 in 2020, while its lowest value was 10.07 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 10.07 |
| 2014 | 10.56 |
| 2015 | 10.73 |
| 2016 | 11.02 |
| 2018 | 11.73 |
| 2020 | 13.14 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 35.42 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 35.42 in 2020, while its lowest value was 22.86 in 2005.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 23.23 |
| 2005 | 22.86 |
| 2007 | 24.59 |
| 2008 | 24.44 |
| 2009 | 25.43 |
| 2010 | 25.82 |
| 2011 | 25.92 |
| 2012 | 26.63 |
| 2013 | 27.28 |
| 2014 | 28.03 |
| 2015 | 28.90 |
| 2016 | 29.80 |
| 2018 | 31.66 |
| 2020 | 35.42 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 38.05 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 38.05 in 2020, while its lowest value was 29.54 in 2005.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 30.40 |
| 2005 | 29.54 |
| 2007 | 31.07 |
| 2008 | 30.65 |
| 2009 | 31.03 |
| 2010 | 31.94 |
| 2011 | 31.44 |
| 2012 | 32.05 |
| 2013 | 32.58 |
| 2014 | 32.59 |
| 2015 | 33.11 |
| 2016 | 33.28 |
| 2018 | 34.47 |
| 2020 | 38.05 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Netherlands was 36.72 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 36.72 in 2020, while its lowest value was 26.13 in 2005.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 26.75 |
| 2005 | 26.13 |
| 2007 | 27.76 |
| 2008 | 27.48 |
| 2009 | 28.17 |
| 2010 | 28.82 |
| 2011 | 28.62 |
| 2012 | 29.28 |
| 2013 | 29.88 |
| 2014 | 30.27 |
| 2015 | 30.96 |
| 2016 | 31.51 |
| 2018 | 33.04 |
| 2020 | 36.72 |
Classification
Topic: Education Indicators
Sub-Topic: Outcomes
