Ireland vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
Ireland
4,882 millions
in 2021
Viet Nam
5,687 millions
in 2013
Ireland rank
39th
Viet Nam rank
36th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Ireland
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 5,687 millions against 4,882 millions in Ireland, a difference of 805 millions.
That makes Viet Nam's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Viet Nam ahead.
Ireland ranks 39th and Viet Nam ranks 36th of 146 countries.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,025 millions | 4,401 millions | 376.91 millions | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 3,669 millions | 4,869 millions | 1,200 millions | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, Ireland or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 5,687 millions against 4,882 millions in Ireland as of 2013.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between Ireland and Viet Nam?
- 805 millions, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do Ireland and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Ireland ranks 39th and Viet Nam ranks 36th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release