Munich Tops Germany's Academic Rankings with 41% Graduate Rate

Germany's latest census reveals a growing academic population, with Munich leading the way among cities.

Munich has the highest percentage of residents with academic degrees in Germany, at 41%, according to recent census data.
Erlangen and Heidelberg follow closely behind, with 40% and 39% of their populations holding academic qualifications, respectively.
Germany's national average for academic qualifications stands at 20%, with vocational training remaining the most common form of education.
Berlin and Hamburg have the highest academic rates among German states, each with 32% of residents holding a degree.
Prominent university cities like Heidelberg, Jena, and Tübingen have the highest percentages of residents with doctoral degrees.