Ireland vs Peru: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$

Ireland
4,882 millions
in 2021
Peru
4,750 millions
in 2024
Ireland rank
39th
Peru rank
40th

Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time

  • Ireland
  • Peru
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 4,882 millions against 4,750 millions in Peru, a difference of 132 millions.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 39th and Peru ranks 40th of 146 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Peru Difference Ahead
1990s 1,889 millions 1,323 millions 565.82 millions Ireland
2000s 3,268 millions 1,160 millions 2,108 millions Ireland
2010s 3,748 millions 2,779 millions 968.74 millions Ireland
2020s 4,730 millions 3,621 millions 1,109 millions Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, Ireland or Peru?
Ireland, at 4,882 millions against 4,750 millions in Peru as of 2021.
What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between Ireland and Peru?
132 millions, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Peru?
22 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2021.
How do Ireland and Peru rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
Ireland ranks 39th and Peru ranks 40th of 146 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
146 places, 2,483 data points, 1984–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release