Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland
Ireland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland, 1971–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Ireland ranks 180th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +22.2% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.1% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.7% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 48% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 31% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 177 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 178 Seychelles 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 179 San Marino 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 181 Turks and Caicos Islands 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 182 Singapore 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 183 Switzerland 0 units per US$ of GDP 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ireland was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Ireland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Ireland ranks 180th out of 192 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.