Ireland vs Sweden: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$

Ireland
451.38 millions
in 2021
Sweden
464.87 millions
in 2022
Ireland rank
13th
Sweden rank
12th

Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
0200400600800199820102022

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 464.87 millions against 451.38 millions in Ireland, a difference of 13.49 millions.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 12th of 92 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 129.85 millions 97.5 millions 32.35 millions Ireland
2000s 464.19 millions 112.74 millions 351.45 millions Ireland
2010s 628.75 millions 225.06 millions 403.7 millions Ireland
2020s 437.86 millions 473.98 millions 36.13 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, ppp$, Ireland or Sweden?
Sweden, at 464.87 millions against 451.38 millions in Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ between Ireland and Sweden?
13.49 millions, with Sweden 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, ppp$?
Ireland ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 12th of 92 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
92 places, 1,256 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release