Top 50 Field of studies in Germany
This curated ranking covers the 50 largest field of studies in Germany, ordered by estimated audience size from Rascasse's anonymized search-behavior signals. Out of 642 field of studies tracked in Germany, the 50 ranked here account for the largest measured audience reach. Music, Politics and social issues and Architecture lead the list with a combined estimated audience of 76,889,446 people. Across all 50 entries the average audience size is 9,794,678, and the largest, Music, reaches around 36,021,785 people in Germany. Audience size is the estimated number of unique people in Germany who actively engage with each field of study, derived from search demand signals. Rankings reflect search-behavior signals collected across Germany and are refreshed weekly.
Ranking
| Rank | Name | Audience size | Country share | Subtype | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Music |
36,021,785 | 4.6% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 2 |  Politics and social issues |
25,114,359 | 3.7% | Field of study | Politics & Society |
| 3 |  Architecture |
15,753,302 | 3.6% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 4 |  Advertising |
15,166,229 | 3.3% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 5 |  Psychology |
15,090,984 | 3.4% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 6 |  Education |
14,593,056 | 3.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 7 |  Politics |
14,482,244 | 3.8% | Field of study | Politics & Society |
| 8 |  Philosophy |
13,020,198 | 3.3% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 9 |  Entrepreneurship |
12,488,514 | 2.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 10 |  News broadcasting |
12,466,858 | 4.8% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 11 |  Fashion design |
12,452,394 | 3.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 12 |  Medicine |
12,028,162 | 2.8% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 13 |  Electronics |
11,991,503 | 4.6% | Field of study | Technology & Electronics |
| 14 |  Banking |
11,565,930 | 2.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 15 |  Economics |
11,393,347 | 3.3% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 16 |  Dance |
10,056,242 | 2.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 17 |  Finance |
10,035,599 | 2.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 18 |  Religion |
9,784,584 | 2.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 19 |  Interior design |
9,614,679 | 3.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 20 |  Renewable energy |
9,570,539 | 7.4% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 21 |  Agriculture |
9,462,576 | 2.8% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 22 |  Gastronomy |
8,791,494 | 3.6% | Field of study | Food & Beverages |
| 23 |  Information technology |
8,736,360 | 3.3% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 24 |  Architecture & Design |
8,490,382 | 6.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 25 |  Industrial design |
8,484,481 | 5.0% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 26 |  Innovation |
8,265,574 | 4.6% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 27 |  Filmmaking |
8,167,631 | 2.6% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 28 |  Physics |
7,718,187 | 3.0% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 29 |  Graphic design |
7,700,503 | 2.6% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 30 |  Social science |
7,602,226 | 3.1% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 31 |  Literature |
7,583,475 | 2.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 32 |  Acting |
7,146,786 | 2.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 33 |  Digital photography |
7,078,607 | 3.5% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 34 |  Ethics |
7,077,842 | 3.3% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 35 |  Child development |
6,979,726 | 7.1% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 36 |  Automotive design |
6,411,311 | 6.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 37 |  Small and medium enterprises |
6,243,610 | 3.6% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 38 |  Veterinary medicine |
6,228,418 | 4.3% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 39 |  Poetry |
6,142,102 | 2.3% | Field of study | Literature |
| 40 |  Logistics |
6,062,571 | 4.2% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 41 |  Geography |
6,051,212 | 3.2% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 42 |  Nursing |
5,932,906 | 2.8% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 43 |  Humanities |
5,853,216 | 3.5% | Field of study | Politics & Society |
| 44 |  Digital marketing |
5,827,313 | 2.8% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 45 |  Master's degree |
5,712,157 | 4.2% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 46 |  Landscape design |
5,696,584 | 5.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 47 |  Fine art |
5,581,914 | 2.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 48 |  Environmental science |
5,383,346 | 3.7% | Field of study | Business & Career |
| 49 |  Ecology |
5,350,642 | 5.2% | Field of study | Politics & Society |
| 50 |  Adult education |
5,280,269 | 8.2% | Field of study | Business & Career |
Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 50 list compiled?
Rascasse aggregates anonymized search-behavior signals across Germany and ranks each field of study by its estimated audience size. Only entries with at least 5 measured entities are listed.
How often is the list updated?
The ranking is refreshed weekly from the latest search-behavior data and re-published as a static page.
What is the largest field of study in Germany?
Music currently leads with an estimated audience of 36,021,785 people in Germany.
Methodology
Audience sizes are estimated from anonymized search-behavior signals across Germany. Lists below 5 entries are not published. See methodology for full details.