Denmark vs Iceland: Funding of education
Denmark
49
in 2011
Iceland
39.5
in 2011
Denmark rank
20th
Iceland rank
23rd
Funding of education over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 49 against 39.5 in Iceland, a difference of 9.5.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.2 times Iceland's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 20th and Iceland ranks 23rd of 31 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.3 | 41.5 | 3.8 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 45.14 | 39.76 | 5.38 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 48.95 | 40.4 | 8.55 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher funding of education, Denmark or Iceland?
- Denmark, at 49 against 39.5 in Iceland as of 2011.
- What is the difference in funding of education between Denmark and Iceland?
- 9.5, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2011.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for funding of education?
- Denmark ranks 20th and Iceland ranks 23rd of 31 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Funding of education (1995-2011). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.