Ireland vs Moldova: Duration of compulsory education in years
Ireland
10
in 2025
Moldova
10
in 2025
Ireland rank
30th
Moldova rank
30th
Duration of compulsory education in years over time
- Ireland
- Moldova
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 10 against 10 in Moldova, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Moldova ahead.
Ireland ranks 30th and Moldova ranks 30th of 73 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Moldova in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | 9 | 1 | Moldova |
| 2000s | 10 | 9 | 1 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 10 | 10.2 | 0.2 | Moldova |
| 2020s | 10 | 10.5 | 0.5 | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education in years, Ireland or Moldova?
- Ireland, at 10 against 10 in Moldova as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education in years between Ireland and Moldova?
- 0, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Moldova?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Moldova rank globally for duration of compulsory education in years?
- Ireland ranks 30th and Moldova ranks 30th of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Duration of compulsory education in years. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.