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
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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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
77 places, 865 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.