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Education and Research in Figures 2021

The facts and figures, compiled for the annual Brochure "Education and Research in Figures", provide a quick overview of the education and research policy basic information. In addition to the concrete information on different education and research areas, the brochure includes also details of expenditure by the Federal and Länder governments, as well as of Germany's position in an international comparison.

The tables and figures from the brochure are available as PDF files in the menu item "Education and Research in Figures". References are also made to the additional information in the related portal tables, providing longer time series for example.

Federal Report on Research and Innovation 2020

The biennial "Federal Report on Research and Innovation" is a standard reference work on the German research and innovation policy. Clearly and highly topical, it presents the different elements of the German research and innovation system, with its facts and figures. The report also takes stock of the reforms of the German research and innovation system.

The tables from the report, with detailed data on the status as well as on the development of the German research and innovation system, are available as PDF files in this menu item. References are also made to the additional information in the related portal tables, providing longer time series for example.