Ireland vs Serbia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes
Ireland
247,231
in 2022
Serbia
249,768
in 2024
Ireland rank
89th
Serbia rank
87th
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 249,768 against 247,231 in Ireland, a difference of 2,537.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Serbia ahead.
Ireland ranks 89th and Serbia ranks 87th of 200 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Serbia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 181,872 | 218,047 | 36,174 | Serbia |
| 2010s | 210,810 | 242,902 | 32,092 | Serbia |
| 2020s | 244,499 | 242,823 | 1,676 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes, Ireland or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 249,768 against 247,231 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes between Ireland and Serbia?
- 2,537, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Serbia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Ireland and Serbia rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 89th and Serbia ranks 87th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, 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