Ireland vs Pakistan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$
Ireland
4,061 millions
in 2021
Pakistan
4,023 millions
in 2023
Ireland rank
31st
Pakistan rank
32nd
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ over time
- Ireland
- Pakistan
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4,061 millions against 4,023 millions in Pakistan, a difference of 38 millions.
Across all 29 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 31st and Pakistan ranks 32nd of 159 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 431.4 millions | 153.47 millions | 277.94 millions | Ireland |
| 1980s | 722.41 millions | 309 millions | 413.41 millions | Ireland |
| 1990s | 1,179 millions | 449.76 millions | 729.44 millions | Ireland |
| 2010s | 2,902 millions | 1,567 millions | 1,336 millions | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$, Ireland or Pakistan?
- Ireland, at 4,061 millions against 4,023 millions in Pakistan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ between Ireland and Pakistan?
- 38 millions, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Pakistan?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2017.
- How do Ireland and Pakistan rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Ireland ranks 31st and Pakistan ranks 32nd of 159 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (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