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Comparative Reports

Here you can consult our comparative reports from the last 5 years. You can filter by year, topic and/or title. Please refer to the EU Bookshop to source older publications.



Most of our reports are available in several languages.

2021 - Eurydice publications

In 2021, Eurydice published a number of reports on various educational topics. An overview of our 2021 publications is now available. With just one click, you can easily get access to all our reports!

Structural Indicators for Monitoring Education and Training Systems in Europe - 2021

This year’s edition analyses more than 20 key structural indicators on education policies in four areas: early childhood education and care, achievement in basic skills, early leaving from education and training and higher education. It…

Teachers' and School Heads' Salaries and Allowances in Europe – 2019/20

Are teachers in Europe well paid? What prospects for salary increases do they have as they progress in their career? Have teachers gained or lost purchasing power in recent years? Teachers’ remuneration and career prospects are an intrinsic part of…

Compulsory Education in Europe - 2021/22

This publication provides concise information on the duration of compulsory education/training in 39 European education systems, covering 37 countries participating in the EU's Erasmus+ programme (27 Member States, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…

The Structure of the European Education Systems 2021/22: Schematic Diagrams

This report illustrates schematic information on the structure of education systems in European countries, from pre-primary to tertiary level. It includes national diagrams, a guide to reading the diagrams and a map showing the main organisational…

Adult education and training in Europe: Building inclusive pathways to skills and qualifications

This Eurydice report focuses on adult education and training in Europe. It investigates current approaches to promoting lifelong learning, with a particular emphasis on policies and measures supporting adults with low levels of skills and…

The Organisation of the Academic Year in Europe 2021/22

Do you wonder how the academic calendar is structured this year, especially after COVID19 hugely impacted our higher education systems? This publication, based on national data, gives accurate information on the beginning of the academic year, term…

The Organisation of School Time in Europe Primary and General Secondary Education 2021/22

How is the school year organised across Europe? The Eurydice report on the organisation of school time replies to this specific question. It contains national data on the length of the school year, the start and the end dates of each school year,…

Recommended Annual Instruction Time in Full-time Compulsory Education in Europe 2020/21

Effective learning depends on many factors, but undoubtedly, the instruction time available to students plays a key role in their learning process. Along with the quality of instruction and the time available for learning after school, the increase…

Teachers in Europe Careers, Development and Well-being

Teachers play an essential role in the learning process and in making it a fruitful experience for all students. The pandemic, the rapid transition from face-to-face to distance learning have further highlighted their essential contribution to our…