Ireland vs Malaysia: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
Ireland
4,960 millions
in 2021
Malaysia
5,071 millions
in 2023
Ireland rank
34th
Malaysia rank
33rd
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- Ireland
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 5,071 millions against 4,960 millions in Ireland, a difference of 111 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 34th and Malaysia ranks 33rd of 148 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and Malaysia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,073 millions | 474.65 millions | 598.56 millions | Ireland |
| 1980s | 1,579 millions | 1,213 millions | 366.33 millions | Ireland |
| 1990s | 2,219 millions | 1,956 millions | 262.6 millions | Ireland |
| 2000s | 3,656 millions | 3,405 millions | 251.86 millions | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4,518 millions | 5,352 millions | 833.57 millions | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 4,826 millions | 5,363 millions | 536.67 millions | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$, Ireland or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 5,071 millions against 4,960 millions in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between Ireland and Malaysia?
- 111 millions, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malaysia?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2020.
- How do Ireland and Malaysia rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Ireland ranks 34th and Malaysia ranks 33rd of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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