Overview

• In 2023, 55% of high school graduates in Germany were female, while 59% of those with the lowest formal school qualification were male.
• Women accounted for 53% of university graduates, though men earned 54% of doctoral degrees.
• Male students were more likely to fail exams, with two-thirds of failed university exams in 2023 attributed to men.
• Foreign-born men aged 18-24 are particularly affected, with over one-third lacking vocational training or qualifications in 2023.
• The gender gap in education has grown over the past decade, with young men increasingly likely to leave school early or lack further training opportunities.