4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Ireland
Ireland: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 98.08 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
98.08
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
29th
of 156 countries
All-time high
99.9
in 2017
All-time low
96.52
in 2015
Years of data
10
2011–2020
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Ireland, 2011–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Ireland stood at 98.08.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Ireland peaked at 99.9 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 96.52, in 2015.
That places Ireland 29th out of 156 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 99.83 | — |
| 2012 | 97.79 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 98.44 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 97.51 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 96.52 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 97.93 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 99.9 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 98.96 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 99.86 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 98.08 | -1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 98.08 is above the median for high income countries, which is 95.98, 1.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 98.08 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 95.93, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98.53 | 96.52 | 99.9 | 9 |
| 2020s | 98.08 | 98.08 | 98.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.47 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.19 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Ireland?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Ireland was 98.08 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 99.9 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.52 in 2015.
- How does Ireland rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Ireland ranks 29th out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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