Ireland vs Spain: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Ireland
15.1%
in 2022
Spain
15.6%
in 2023
Ireland rank
19th
Spain rank
18th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Ireland
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 15.6% against 15.1% in Ireland, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Spain ahead.

Ireland ranks 19th and Spain ranks 18th of 77 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 11.2% 13.0% 1.8% Spain
2020s 13.8% 14.8% 1.0% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Ireland or Spain?
Spain, at 15.6% against 15.1% in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Ireland and Spain?
0.5%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Spain?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Spain rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Ireland ranks 19th and Spain ranks 18th 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.