How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United States of America?

11 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.

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+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ireland vs United States of America: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Ireland

14.8%

in 2023

United States of America

14.2%

in 2024

Ireland rank

16th

United States of America rank

18th

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

Ireland
United States of America

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 14.8% against 14.2% in United States of America, a difference of 0.6%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2011 it was United States of America ahead.

Ireland ranks 16th and United States of America ranks 18th of 80 countries.

United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ireland	United States of America	Difference	Ahead
2010s	9.4%	12.3%	3.0%	United States of America
2020s	13.2%	13.7%	0.5%	United States of America

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 United States of America?: Ireland, at 14.8% against 14.2% in United States of America as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Ireland and United States of America?: 0.6%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United States of America?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Ireland and United States of America rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?: Ireland ranks 16th and United States of America ranks 18th of 80 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+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit: cumulative
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 80 places, 888 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

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