Ireland vs Kuwait: School-age population
Ireland
231,378
in 2024
Kuwait
259,773
in 2025
Ireland rank
46th
Kuwait rank
45th
School-age population over time
- Ireland
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 259,773 against 231,378 in Ireland, a difference of 28,395.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 46th and Kuwait ranks 45th of 72 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Kuwait in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 174,270 | 141,268 | 33,002 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 183,182 | 183,949 | 767 | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 212,031 | 235,608 | 23,577 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Ireland or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 259,773 against 231,378 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Ireland and Kuwait?
- 28,395, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Kuwait?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Kuwait rank globally for school-age population?
- Ireland ranks 46th and Kuwait ranks 45th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (lower secondary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.