Ireland vs New Zealand: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Ireland
405.98 millions
in 2021
New Zealand
477.31 millions
in 2023
Ireland rank
11th
New Zealand rank
9th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Ireland
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 477.31 millions against 405.98 millions in Ireland, a difference of 71.33 millions.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 11th and New Zealand ranks 9th of 93 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and New Zealand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 225.46 millions | 46.69 millions | 178.77 millions | Ireland |
| 2000s | 258.31 millions | 283.34 millions | 25.03 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 571.11 millions | 377.09 millions | 194.01 millions | Ireland |
| 2020s | 401.96 millions | 492.52 millions | 90.57 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, Ireland or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 477.31 millions against 405.98 millions in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Ireland and New Zealand?
- 71.33 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
- How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Ireland ranks 11th and New Zealand ranks 9th of 93 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). 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