Ireland vs Portugal: School-age population

Ireland
562,836
in 2024
Portugal
538,035
in 2024
Ireland rank
35th
Portugal rank
38th

School-age population over time

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

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 562,836 against 538,035 in Portugal, a difference of 24,801.

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

Ireland ranks 35th and Portugal ranks 38th of 72 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 449,103 666,724 217,621 Portugal
2010s 531,017 624,389 93,372 Portugal
2020s 567,862 548,402 19,460 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher school-age population, Ireland or Portugal?
Ireland, at 562,836 against 538,035 in Portugal as of 2024.
What is the difference in school-age population between Ireland and Portugal?
24,801, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for school-age population?
Ireland ranks 35th and Portugal ranks 38th 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