Belgium vs Ireland: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
Belgium
14.8%
in 2023
Ireland
15.1%
in 2022
Belgium rank
20th
Ireland rank
19th
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 15.1% against 14.8% in Belgium, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 19th of 77 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.5% | 11.2% | 1.4% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 14.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 15.1% against 14.8% in Belgium as of 2022.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.3%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- Belgium ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 19th of 77 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (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 Master's or equivalent.