Ireland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Ireland
405.98 millions
in 2021
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
231.24 millions
in 2009
Ireland rank
11th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
14th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 405.98 millions against 231.24 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 174.74 millions.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.8 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 11th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th of 93 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 225.46 millions | 0 millions | 225.46 millions | Ireland |
| 2000s | 631.45 millions | 77.16 millions | 554.29 millions | Ireland |
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Ireland, at 405.98 millions against 231.24 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 174.74 millions, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2009.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Ireland ranks 11th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th 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