Educational Attainment by Country of Birth and Gender in Düsseldorf (2005-2024)

Key Insights

• Employment rates for low-educated nationals have declined over time, with female nationals dropping from 12.4% in 2005 to 11.7% in 2024
• Male nationals with low education show a similar declining trend, from 12.3% in 2005 to 12.1% in 2024
• Foreign-born individuals with low education show much higher volatility and generally higher employment rates than nationals
• The gender gap in employment rates is minimal among nationals but more pronounced among foreign-born populations
• Foreign-born employment rates peaked around 2019 for females (34.8%) and showed significant fluctuations throughout the period
• The COVID-19 period (2020-2021) shows data gaps, likely due to measurement challenges during the pandemic

Legend Description

Chart Type: Line Chart

Colors Used:
■ Primary color (#18baa8) for Female Nationals,
■ Red (#ff6b6b) for Male Nationals,
■ Light teal (#4ecdc4) for Female Foreign-born,
■ Yellow (#ffd93d) for Male Foreign-born

Education Level: ED0-2 (Low education – less than primary, primary and lower secondary education)

Age Group: 15-64 years, Total population