Greece vs Ireland: Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age

Greece
566,659 Number
in 2024
Ireland
546,948 Number
in 2024
Greece rank
17th
Ireland rank
19th

Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age over time

  • Greece
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 566,659 Number against 546,948 Number in Ireland, a difference of 19,711 Number.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Greece ranks 17th and Ireland ranks 19th of 46 countries.

Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 640,144 Number 550,661 Number 89,483 Number Greece
2020s 593,970 Number 554,911 Number 39,059 Number Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age, Greece or Ireland?
Greece, at 566,659 Number against 546,948 Number in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age between Greece and Ireland?
19,711 Number, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Greece and Ireland rank globally for pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age?
Greece ranks 17th and Ireland ranks 19th of 46 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and age
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 552 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed