Ireland vs Malta: Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years
Ireland
2
in 2025
Malta
2
in 2025
Ireland rank
55th
Malta rank
55th
Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years over time
- Ireland
- Malta
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 2 against 2 in Malta, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 55th and Malta ranks 55th of 73 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Malta in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 2 | 0.2 | Malta |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | 1 | Malta |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 2 | 0.7 | Malta |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years, Ireland or Malta?
- Ireland, at 2 against 2 in Malta as of 2025.
- What is the difference in theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years between Ireland and Malta?
- 0, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malta?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Malta rank globally for theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years?
- Ireland ranks 55th and Malta ranks 55th of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in years. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.