Ireland vs Jordan: Government expenditure on education

Ireland
2.9
in 2021
Jordan
3.23
in 2024
Ireland rank
59th
Jordan rank
56th

Government expenditure on education over time

  • Ireland
  • Jordan
2468197019972024

How they compare

Jordan currently reports 3.23 against 2.9 in Ireland, a difference of 0.33.

That makes Jordan's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 59th and Jordan ranks 56th of 68 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Jordan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Jordan Difference Ahead
1970s 4.77 3.46 1.3 Ireland
1980s 5.3 4.67 0.627 Ireland
1990s 4.44 6.21 1.77 Jordan
2010s 4.47 3.43 1.04 Ireland
2020s 3.05 3.35 0.2976 Jordan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, Ireland or Jordan?
Jordan, at 3.23 against 2.9 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education between Ireland and Jordan?
0.33, with Jordan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Jordan?
30 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2021.
How do Ireland and Jordan rank globally for government expenditure on education?
Ireland ranks 59th and Jordan ranks 56th of 68 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Government expenditure on education (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
68 places, 1,951 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed