Education in Eichsfeld (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Eichsfeld recorded a share of school leavers without even a lower secondary certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) of 5.7%, compared with 7.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 104th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 6.9% in 2019.
How many pupils get the Abitur in Eichsfeld?
The share of school leavers with the Abitur or another university entrance qualification in Eichsfeld was 30.0% in 2023, 189th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 29.2%. That is down from 38.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many children under three are in daycare in Eichsfeld?
In 2023, Eichsfeld recorded a share of children under three in day care (Kita) of 60.4%, compared with 35.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 55th highest of 400 districts. It was 52.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many apprenticeship places are there in Eichsfeld?
The number of company apprenticeship places offered per 100 applicants in Eichsfeld was 116.0 in 2024, 117th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 109.1. In 2019 the figure was 111.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many students are there in Eichsfeld?
The number of university and college students per 1,000 residents in Eichsfeld was 0.0 in 2023, 162nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.8. It was also 0.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow far is the nearest primary school in Eichsfeld?
The average distance from home to the nearest primary school in Eichsfeld was 1,751 metres in 2023, 60th longest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 1,121 metres.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Eichsfeld compares with other districts in Germany
School leavers without a qualification (%) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 297 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Schulabgänger ohne Hauptschulabschluss an den Schulabgängern in %
| Rank | Area | School leavers without a qualification (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 5.8% |
| 295 | Landsberg am Lech | 5.7% |
| 296 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 5.7% |
| 297 | Eichsfeld | 5.7% |
| 298 | Dingolfing-Landau | 5.7% |
| 299 | Südliche Weinstraße | 5.7% |
| 300 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 5.6% |
School leavers with university entrance qualification (%) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 189 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Schulabgänger mit Hochschulreife an den Schulabgängern in %
| Rank | Area | School leavers with university entrance qualification (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 30.2% |
| 187 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 30.1% |
| 188 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.1% |
| 189 | Eichsfeld | 30.0% |
| 190 | Lippe | 30.0% |
| 191 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 29.8% |
| 192 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 29.8% |
Children under 3 in day care (%) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 55 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Kinder unter 3 Jahren in Kindertageseinrichtungen an den Kinder der entsprechenden Altersgruppe
| Rank | Area | Children under 3 in day care (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Havelland | 61.1% |
| 53 | Sonneberg | 60.7% |
| 54 | Altenburger Land | 60.6% |
| 55 | Eichsfeld | 60.4% |
| 56 | Uckermark | 60.2% |
| 57 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.1% |
| 58 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 59.9% |
Apprenticeship places per 100 applicants (2024)
Eichsfeld ranks 117 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gesamtangebot an betrieblichen Ausbildungsplätzen je 100 Nachfrager
| Rank | Area | Apprenticeship places per 100 applicants |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Konstanz | 116.2 |
| 115 | Ravensburg | 116.2 |
| 116 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 116.0 |
| 117 | Eichsfeld | 116.0 |
| 118 | Lörrach | 116.0 |
| 119 | Waldshut | 115.9 |
| 120 | Nordhausen | 115.8 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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