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
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
February 2026 Data Release