Ireland vs New Zealand: Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$

Ireland
5,514 millions
in 2021
New Zealand
5,375 millions
in 2023
Ireland rank
43rd
New Zealand rank
46th

Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ over time

  • Ireland
  • New Zealand
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 5,514 millions against 5,375 millions in New Zealand, a difference of 139 millions.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 1994 it was New Zealand ahead.

Ireland ranks 43rd and New Zealand ranks 46th of 139 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and New Zealand in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland New Zealand Difference Ahead
1990s 1,377 millions 1,629 millions 251.95 millions New Zealand
2000s 1,621 millions 1,852 millions 230.64 millions New Zealand
2010s 4,226 millions 3,520 millions 706.34 millions Ireland
2020s 5,330 millions 4,639 millions 691 millions Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$, Ireland or New Zealand?
Ireland, at 5,514 millions against 5,375 millions in New Zealand as of 2021.
What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ between Ireland and New Zealand?
139 millions, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
13 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2021.
How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$?
Ireland ranks 43rd and New Zealand ranks 46th of 139 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
139 places, 2,290 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release