Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland
Ireland: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.55 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.55 % change on previous year for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2022.
That represents a change of down 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland peaked at 25.36 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -9.41 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Ireland ranks 107th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +111.4% |
| 1974 | 5.17 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1975 | 6.16 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 1976 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1977 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 1978 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 1979 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1980 | 1 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1981 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +69.0% |
| 1982 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 1983 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1984 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1987 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1988 | 0.3249 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 1989 | -0.2891 % change on previous year | -189.0% |
| 1990 | 0.165 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 1991 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +533.2% |
| 1992 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 1993 | 8.29 % change on previous year | +343.6% |
| 1994 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 1995 | 0.7393 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1996 | -0.3343 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1997 | -0.0054 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1998 | -9.02 % change on previous year | +167056.7% |
| 1999 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2000 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2001 | -2.9 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 2002 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2003 | -0.7501 % change on previous year | -54.2% |
| 2004 | -0.0187 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2005 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +5272.7% |
| 2006 | -1.22 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 0.809 % change on previous year | -166.5% |
| 2008 | 0.749 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +242.2% |
| 2010 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2011 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -153.0% |
| 2012 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -283.5% |
| 2015 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2016 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2017 | 8.94 % change on previous year | +485.5% |
| 2018 | 25.36 % change on previous year | +183.5% |
| 2019 | -9.41 % change on previous year | -137.1% |
| 2020 | -0.5967 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 2021 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -359.1% |
| 2022 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.33 % change on previous year | 1.58 % change on previous year | 6.74 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.57 % change on previous year | -0.2891 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2136 % change on previous year | -9.02 % change on previous year | 8.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.5741 % change on previous year | -2.9 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.09 % change on previous year | -9.41 % change on previous year | 25.36 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.8318 % change on previous year | -0.5967 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 104 Palestine, State of 1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Czechia 1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Lithuania 1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Slovakia 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Viet Nam 1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 110 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.49 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Ireland
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland was 1.55 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 25.36 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.41 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Ireland rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Ireland ranks 107th out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.