Ireland vs Somalia: Enrolment in primary education, male
Ireland
278,462
in 2022
Somalia
256,694
in 2023
Ireland rank
108th
Somalia rank
111th
Enrolment in primary education, male over time
- Ireland
- Somalia
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 278,462 against 256,694 in Somalia, a difference of 21,768.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 108th and Somalia ranks 111th of 216 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Somalia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 207,225 | 96,298 | 110,928 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 215,066 | 126,327 | 88,739 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 244,866 | 295,037 | 50,171 | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, male, Ireland or Somalia?
- Ireland, at 278,462 against 256,694 in Somalia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, male between Ireland and Somalia?
- 21,768, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Somalia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2007.
- How do Ireland and Somalia rank globally for enrolment in primary education, male?
- Ireland ranks 108th and Somalia ranks 111th of 216 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, male (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release