Census 2022: Academic degrees in Germany

Census 2022: Academic degrees in Germany

On May 15, 2022, Germany saw an exciting reality: a remarkable fifth of the population, 20 % of all people aged 15 and over, posed with an academic conclusion in his pocket! The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) presented the latest findings from the census database in a brand new publication, which is focused on education and employment. Every detail is accessible on the net and it will be even hotter!

The numbers show that a clear majority of 40 % of all adults have completed an apprenticeship or vocational training in the dual system - quite impressive! But there are not only masters and bachelor: 12 % of society enjoys a degree in technical school, while 27 % of us are still waiting for a professional education. Where is that learning, you ask yourself!

The university cities at the top

In a gripping competition for the title of the academic strongholds, three cities stand out! Munich leads the list of a whopping 41 % of the population who are academics. With 40 % and 39 %, Erlangen and Heidelberg are also very trouble to maintain scientific shine. These university cities are not only perfect places of residence for students, but also a magnet for clever minds!

The so -called "high -flyers" among the doctoral students can be found in Heidelberg (7 %), Jena (7 %) and Tübingen (5 %). Here the initiates live with the highest academic degrees. A reason to joy for the educational lobby and everyone who supports the pursuit of knowledge!

regional differences and even more data

If you look beyond the national borders, we see an interesting picture: 32 % of the population each have an academic degree in the city -states of Berlin and Hamburg - that is the urban elite! In comparison to the area countries, Hessen has the front with 22 %. Insane how the educational landscape is distributed in Germany!

The census database now opens the gates to these and many other findings: a valuable research tool that enables you to explore education and employment in various regional contexts. Every data hungry can find the information he is looking for here! The progress in the database is unmistakable, and the results offer exciting insights into the demographic landscape up to the diversity of the training qualifications.

Overall, the 2022 census is a true treasure trove full of information that enables the educational structure of Germany to better understand. A clever step into the future - who does not immediately think of better professional prospects and a more dynamic society?