What is the educational attainment of Turkish people in Germany?

The educational attainment of Turkish people in Germany varies widely depending on age and gender. However, there is evidence that shows low educational attainment compared to native Germans.

According to a study conducted in 2014, 47% of Turkish immigrants aged 15 and above did not have any formal educational qualifications. Only 14% of Turkish immigrants had completed tertiary education. In comparison, 23% of immigrants from the European Union did not have any formal educational qualifications, and 31% had completed tertiary education.

Furthermore, the educational attainment level of Turkish women is lower than that of Turkish men in Germany. According to the same study, only 9% of Turkish women had completed tertiary education compared to 19% of Turkish men.

This low educational attainment level can be attributed to various factors such as language barriers, cultural differences, and discrimination. However, there are also initiatives in place to improve the educational opportunities for Turkish people in Germany, such as bilingual education programs and support for Turkish children to overcome language barriers.

The educational attainment of Turkish people in Germany is generally lower than that of native Germans. In 2020, only 23% of Turkish adults in Germany had a tertiary education, compared to 34% of native Germans. This gap is even wider among young people: only 13% of Turkish 25-34 year-olds had a tertiary education, compared to 38% of native Germans.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the lower educational attainment of Turkish people in Germany. One factor is that many Turkish immigrants came to Germany as guest workers in the 1960s and 1970s, and they often had low levels of education themselves. As a result, their children were more likely to start school with fewer skills and knowledge than native German children.

Another factor is that Turkish families often live in segregated neighborhoods, which can make it difficult for children to access high-quality schools. In addition, Turkish parents may not have the same level of knowledge about the German education system as native German parents, which can make it difficult for them to support their children's education.

Finally, Turkish children may experience discrimination in the German education system. This can lead to lower self-esteem and motivation, which can make it difficult for them to succeed in school.

There are a number of things that can be done to improve the educational attainment of Turkish people in Germany. One is to provide more support for Turkish families, such as by offering language classes and parenting education. Another is to make sure that Turkish children have access to high-quality schools, regardless of where they live. Finally, it is important to address discrimination in the German education system.

By taking these steps, we can help to ensure that all children in Germany have the opportunity to succeed in school, regardless of their background.