Ireland vs Singapore: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Ireland
39.3%
in 2023
Singapore
38.2%
in 2022
Ireland rank
5th
Singapore rank
7th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Ireland
- Singapore
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 39.3% against 38.2% in Singapore, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 5th and Singapore ranks 7th of 112 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.0% | 22.4% | 8.6% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 29.9% | 30.7% | 0.8% | Singapore |
| 2020s | 36.5% | 36.8% | 0.3% | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Ireland or Singapore?
- Ireland, at 39.3% against 38.2% in Singapore as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Ireland and Singapore?
- 1.1%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Singapore?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.
- How do Ireland and Singapore rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Ireland ranks 5th and Singapore ranks 7th of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.