Iceland vs Ireland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$
Iceland
268.4 millions
in 2022
Ireland
216.04 millions
in 2015
Iceland rank
65th
Ireland rank
66th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ over time
- Iceland
- Ireland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 268.4 millions against 216.04 millions in Ireland, a difference of 52.36 millions.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Ireland ahead.
Iceland ranks 65th and Ireland ranks 66th of 160 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.84 millions | 196.24 millions | 181.4 millions | Ireland |
| 2000s | 78.68 millions | 16.08 millions | 62.59 millions | Iceland |
| 2010s | 128.24 millions | 235.73 millions | 107.5 millions | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$, Iceland or Ireland?
- Iceland, at 268.4 millions against 216.04 millions in Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ between Iceland and Ireland?
- 52.36 millions, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Ireland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2015.
- How do Iceland and Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Iceland ranks 65th and Ireland ranks 66th of 160 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (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