Ireland vs Malawi: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes

Ireland
226,653
in 2022
Malawi
224,174
in 2023
Ireland rank
98th
Malawi rank
99th

Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time

  • Ireland
  • Malawi
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k199120072023

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 226,653 against 224,174 in Malawi, a difference of 2,479.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Malawi ahead.

Ireland ranks 98th and Malawi ranks 99th of 196 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Malawi in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Malawi Difference Ahead
1990s 168,812 169,171 358.67 Malawi
2000s 144,604 81,194 63,410 Ireland
2010s 179,629 144,032 35,598 Ireland
2020s 228,162 196,202 31,960 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, Ireland or Malawi?
Ireland, at 226,653 against 224,174 in Malawi as of 2022.
What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between Ireland and Malawi?
2,479, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malawi?
24 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Malawi rank globally for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
Ireland ranks 98th and Malawi ranks 99th of 196 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper 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

Indicator
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
417 places, 10,809 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release