Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland
Ireland: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 229,972 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland, 1991–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland is 229,972, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland peaked at 236,579 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 173,293, in 2008.
That places Ireland 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 201,105 | — |
| 1992 | 203,006 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 207,904 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 210,262 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 208,917 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 205,417 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 199,571 | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 194,806 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 189,107 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 186,039 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 183,154 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 178,892 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 175,370 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 176,482 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 175,327 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 176,649 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 173,901 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 173,293 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 176,853 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 182,773 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 186,082 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 189,924 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 189,543 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 187,826 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 189,681 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 193,115 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 204,975 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 236,579 | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 213,135 | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 215,239 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 219,428 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 229,972 | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 202,233 | 189,107 | 210,262 | 9 |
| 2000s | 177,596 | 173,293 | 186,039 | 10 |
| 2010s | 197,363 | 182,773 | 236,579 | 10 |
| 2020s | 221,546 | 215,239 | 229,972 | 3 |
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More education data for Ireland
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 270,411 (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0519 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 278,462 (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0534 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.55 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,162 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.17 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ireland was 229,972 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 236,579 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 173,293 in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release