Greece vs Ireland: School-age population

Greece
557,140
in 2024
Ireland
562,836
in 2024
Greece rank
36th
Ireland rank
35th

School-age population over time

  • Greece
  • Ireland
0200.0k400.0k600.0k200020122024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 562,836 against 557,140 in Greece, a difference of 5,696.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Greece ahead.

Greece ranks 36th and Ireland ranks 35th of 72 countries.

Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 652,768 449,103 203,665 Greece
2010s 646,791 531,017 115,774 Greece
2020s 595,032 567,862 27,170 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher school-age population, Greece or Ireland?
Ireland, at 562,836 against 557,140 in Greece as of 2024.
What is the difference in school-age population between Greece and Ireland?
5,696, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Ireland?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Greece and Ireland rank globally for school-age population?
Greece ranks 36th and Ireland ranks 35th of 72 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as School-age population (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 (primary level)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
72 places, 2,931 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed