Ireland vs Liechtenstein: Government expenditure on education

Ireland
2.9
in 2021
Liechtenstein
2.56
in 2011
Ireland rank
59th
Liechtenstein rank
62nd

Government expenditure on education over time

  • Ireland
  • Liechtenstein
23456197119962021

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 2.9 against 2.56 in Liechtenstein, a difference of 0.34.

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

Across all 6 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 59th and Liechtenstein ranks 62nd of 68 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Liechtenstein Difference Ahead
2000s 4.68 2.18 2.5 Ireland
2010s 5.77 2.56 3.22 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, Ireland or Liechtenstein?
Ireland, at 2.9 against 2.56 in Liechtenstein as of 2021.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education between Ireland and Liechtenstein?
0.34, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Liechtenstein?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2011.
How do Ireland and Liechtenstein rank globally for government expenditure on education?
Ireland ranks 59th and Liechtenstein ranks 62nd 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