Ireland vs New Zealand: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
Ireland
4,960 millions
in 2021
New Zealand
4,856 millions
in 2023
Ireland rank
34th
New Zealand rank
36th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- Ireland
- New Zealand
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4,960 millions against 4,856 millions in New Zealand, a difference of 104 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1973 it was New Zealand ahead.
Ireland ranks 34th and New Zealand ranks 36th of 148 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and New Zealand in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,052 millions | 1,174 millions | 122.7 millions | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 1,598 millions | 1,127 millions | 470.54 millions | Ireland |
| 1990s | 2,368 millions | 2,943 millions | 574.79 millions | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 2,594 millions | 3,063 millions | 469.21 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 4,300 millions | 3,958 millions | 342.26 millions | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4,893 millions | 4,635 millions | 257.48 millions | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$, Ireland or New Zealand?
- Ireland, at 4,960 millions against 4,856 millions in New Zealand as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between Ireland and New Zealand?
- 104 millions, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2021.
- How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Ireland ranks 34th and New Zealand ranks 36th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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