Denmark vs Ireland: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Denmark
6,360 millions
in 2022
Ireland
6,546 millions
in 2021
Denmark rank
36th
Ireland rank
34th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 6,546 millions against 6,360 millions in Denmark, a difference of 186 millions.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 36th and Ireland ranks 34th of 136 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,361 millions | 1,953 millions | 2,408 millions | Denmark |
| 2000s | 6,201 millions | 4,340 millions | 1,861 millions | Denmark |
| 2010s | 6,996 millions | 5,830 millions | 1,167 millions | Denmark |
| 2020s | 6,733 millions | 6,385 millions | 348.3 millions | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Denmark or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 6,546 millions against 6,360 millions in Denmark as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Denmark and Ireland?
- 186 millions, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2021.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Denmark ranks 36th and Ireland ranks 34th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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