Hungary vs Ireland: Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or

Hungary
98.0%
in 2023
Ireland
95.9%
in 2020
Hungary rank
8th
Ireland rank
10th

Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or over time

  • Hungary
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 98.0% against 95.9% in Ireland, a difference of 2.1%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Hungary ahead.

Hungary ranks 8th and Ireland ranks 10th of 31 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 95.7% 95.3% 0.4% Hungary
2020s 97.3% 95.9% 1.4% Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or, Hungary or Ireland?
Hungary, at 98.0% against 95.9% in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or between Hungary and Ireland?
2.1%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2020.
How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or?
Hungary ranks 8th and Ireland ranks 10th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or higher, population 25+ years, immigrant background, female (%). 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 rate, completed lower secondary education or higher, population 25+ years, immigrant background, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
31 places, 372 data points, 1994–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release