Belgium vs Ireland: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
Belgium
16.0%
in 2023
Ireland
16.0%
in 2023
Belgium rank
12th
Ireland rank
13th
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 16.0% against 16.0% in Ireland, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 13th of 81 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 | 14.4% | 10.4% | 4.0% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 15.9% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 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?
- Belgium, at 16.0% against 16.0% in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.0%, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- Belgium ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 13th of 81 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+, total (%) (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.