Ireland vs Kuwait: School-age population

Ireland
119,778
in 2024
Kuwait
114,549
in 2025
Ireland rank
52nd
Kuwait rank
53rd

School-age population over time

  • Ireland
  • Kuwait
050.0k100.0k150.0k197019972025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 119,778 against 114,549 in Kuwait, a difference of 5,229.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Kuwait ahead.

Ireland ranks 52nd and Kuwait ranks 53rd 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 57,425 79,418 21,992 Kuwait
2010s 87,618 115,703 28,085 Kuwait
2020s 126,141 119,956 6,185 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher school-age population, Ireland or Kuwait?
Ireland, at 119,778 against 114,549 in Kuwait as of 2024.
What is the difference in school-age population between Ireland and Kuwait?
5,229, with Ireland 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 52nd and Kuwait ranks 53rd of 72 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as School-age population (pre-primary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
School-age population (pre-primary level)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
72 places, 2,937 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed