Ireland vs Portugal: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Ireland
6,546 millions
in 2021
Portugal
6,388 millions
in 2022
Ireland rank
34th
Portugal rank
35th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 6,546 millions against 6,388 millions in Portugal, a difference of 158 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Portugal ahead.
Ireland ranks 34th and Portugal ranks 35th of 136 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,780 millions | 5,247 millions | 3,467 millions | Portugal |
| 2000s | 4,340 millions | 6,541 millions | 2,201 millions | Portugal |
| 2010s | 5,809 millions | 6,318 millions | 509 millions | Portugal |
| 2020s | 6,385 millions | 6,375 millions | 10.03 millions | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 6,546 millions against 6,388 millions in Portugal as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Ireland and Portugal?
- 158 millions, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2021.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Ireland ranks 34th and Portugal ranks 35th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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