Denmark vs Ireland: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant PPP$
Denmark
3,732 millions
in 2022
Ireland
3,055 millions
in 2021
Denmark rank
34th
Ireland rank
36th
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 3,732 millions against 3,055 millions in Ireland, a difference of 677 millions.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 34th and Ireland ranks 36th of 110 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,899 millions | 1,405 millions | 4,494 millions | Denmark |
| 2000s | 5,940 millions | 2,194 millions | 3,746 millions | Denmark |
| 2010s | 5,273 millions | 2,789 millions | 2,484 millions | Denmark |
| 2020s | 4,314 millions | 3,068 millions | 1,246 millions | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$, Denmark or Ireland?
- Denmark, at 3,732 millions against 3,055 millions in Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ between Denmark and Ireland?
- 677 millions, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2021.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Denmark ranks 34th and Ireland ranks 36th of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant PPP$ (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