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
020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k200120122024

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

Indicator
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
443 places, 20,728 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release