Denmark vs Ireland: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both
Denmark
63,172
in 2024
Ireland
64,764
in 2024
Denmark rank
125th
Ireland rank
122nd
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 64,764 against 63,172 in Denmark, a difference of 1,592.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 125th and Ireland ranks 122nd of 222 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68,684 | 57,847 | 10,837 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 64,926 | 68,904 | 3,977 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 60,828 | 64,878 | 4,050 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population of the official entrance age to primary education, both, Denmark or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 64,764 against 63,172 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population of the official entrance age to primary education, both between Denmark and Ireland?
- 1,592, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- Denmark ranks 125th and Ireland ranks 122nd of 222 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). 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