Ireland vs Nicaragua: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes
Ireland
456,625
in 2022
Nicaragua
463,660
in 2023
Ireland rank
114th
Nicaragua rank
113th
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 463,660 against 456,625 in Ireland, a difference of 7,035.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 114th and Nicaragua ranks 113th of 219 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and Nicaragua in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 253,911 | 81,672 | 172,239 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 327,064 | 146,318 | 180,746 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 362,676 | 249,427 | 113,249 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 321,936 | 413,140 | 91,204 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 336,464 | 465,201 | 128,737 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 456,625 | 437,761 | 18,864 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in secondary education, both sexes, Ireland or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 463,660 against 456,625 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in secondary education, both sexes between Ireland and Nicaragua?
- 7,035, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Nicaragua?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2022.
- How do Ireland and Nicaragua rank globally for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 114th and Nicaragua ranks 113th of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (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