Ireland vs Kuwait: School-age population
Ireland
145,030
in 2024
Kuwait
179,748
in 2025
Ireland rank
51st
Kuwait rank
48th
School-age population over time
- Ireland
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 179,748 against 145,030 in Ireland, a difference of 34,718.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 51st and Kuwait ranks 48th 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 | 121,588 | 117,122 | 4,466 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 118,820 | 128,210 | 9,390 | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 133,992 | 156,213 | 22,221 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Ireland or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 179,748 against 145,030 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Ireland and Kuwait?
- 34,718, 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 51st and Kuwait ranks 48th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (upper secondary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.