Ireland vs United Kingdom: Expenditure on public educational institutions

Ireland
8,252
in 2011
United Kingdom
7,876
in 2011
Ireland rank
10th
United Kingdom rank
13th

Expenditure on public educational institutions over time

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 8,252 against 7,876 in United Kingdom, a difference of 376.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 13 shared years of data; in 1999 it was United Kingdom ahead.

Ireland ranks 10th and United Kingdom ranks 13th of 41 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 2,961 3,778 817.1 United Kingdom
2000s 6,071 5,671 400.37 Ireland
2010s 8,240 7,165 1,075 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on public educational institutions, Ireland or United Kingdom?
Ireland, at 8,252 against 7,876 in United Kingdom as of 2011.
What is the difference in expenditure on public educational institutions between Ireland and United Kingdom?
376, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
13 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2011.
How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for expenditure on public educational institutions?
Ireland ranks 10th and United Kingdom ranks 13th of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on public educational institutions (1995-2011). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure on public educational institutions (1995-2011)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 473 data points, 1995–2011
Last refreshed