Ireland vs Sweden: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Ireland
405.98 millions
in 2021
Sweden
391.46 millions
in 2022
Ireland rank
11th
Sweden rank
12th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Ireland
- Sweden
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 405.98 millions against 391.46 millions in Sweden, a difference of 14.52 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 12th of 93 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 213.58 millions | 144.88 millions | 68.7 millions | Ireland |
| 2000s | 631.45 millions | 144.77 millions | 486.68 millions | Ireland |
| 2010s | 691.73 millions | 238.16 millions | 453.57 millions | Ireland |
| 2020s | 401.96 millions | 426.09 millions | 24.13 millions | Sweden |
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 Sweden?
- Ireland, at 405.98 millions against 391.46 millions in Sweden as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Ireland and Sweden?
- 14.52 millions, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2021.
- How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Ireland ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 12th 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