Gender gap education levels in Ireland
Ireland: Gender gap education levels was 99.47 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
99.47
World rank
15th
of 190 countries
All-time high
100
in 1950
All-time low
11.87
in 1820
Years of data
35
1820–2022
Gender gap education levels in Ireland, 1820–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender gap education levels in Ireland is 99.47, measured in 2022.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels in Ireland peaked at 100 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 11.87, in 1820.
That places Ireland 15th out of 190 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gender gap education levels in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 11.87 | — |
| 1825 | 13.26 | +11.7% |
| 1830 | 14.77 | +11.4% |
| 1835 | 16.43 | +11.2% |
| 1840 | 18.23 | +11.0% |
| 1845 | 20.18 | +10.7% |
| 1850 | 22.29 | +10.5% |
| 1855 | 24.55 | +10.1% |
| 1860 | 26.96 | +9.8% |
| 1865 | 29.51 | +9.5% |
| 1870 | 33.66 | +14.1% |
| 1875 | 37.81 | +12.3% |
| 1880 | 41.95 | +10.9% |
| 1885 | 46.1 | +9.9% |
| 1890 | 50.25 | +9.0% |
| 1895 | 54.39 | +8.2% |
| 1900 | 58.54 | +7.6% |
| 1905 | 62.68 | +7.1% |
| 1910 | 66.83 | +6.6% |
| 1915 | 70.98 | +6.2% |
| 1920 | 75.12 | +5.8% |
| 1925 | 79.27 | +5.5% |
| 1930 | 83.42 | +5.2% |
| 1935 | 87.56 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 91.71 | +4.7% |
| 1945 | 95.85 | +4.5% |
| 1950 | 100 | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 96.34 | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 92 | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 91 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 91 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 99.99 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 99.47 | -0.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 99.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 97.37, 1.0× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 99.47 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.24, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 12.56 | 11.87 | 13.26 | 2 |
| 1830s | 15.6 | 14.77 | 16.43 | 2 |
| 1840s | 19.2 | 18.23 | 20.18 | 2 |
| 1850s | 23.42 | 22.29 | 24.55 | 2 |
| 1860s | 28.23 | 26.96 | 29.51 | 2 |
| 1870s | 35.73 | 33.66 | 37.81 | 2 |
| 1880s | 44.03 | 41.95 | 46.1 | 2 |
| 1890s | 52.32 | 50.25 | 54.39 | 2 |
| 1900s | 60.61 | 58.54 | 62.68 | 2 |
| 1910s | 68.91 | 66.83 | 70.98 | 2 |
| 1920s | 77.19 | 75.12 | 79.27 | 2 |
| 1930s | 85.49 | 83.42 | 87.56 | 2 |
| 1940s | 93.78 | 91.71 | 95.85 | 2 |
| 1950s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 2 |
| 1960s | 94.17 | 92 | 96.34 | 2 |
| 1970s | 91.5 | 91 | 92 | 2 |
| 1980s | 91 | 91 | 91 | 1 |
| 2000s | 99.99 | 99.99 | 99.99 | 1 |
| 2020s | 99.47 | 99.47 | 99.47 | 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 gender gap education levels in Ireland?
- Gender gap education levels in Ireland was 99.47 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap education levels recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 1950.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.87 in 1820.
- How does Ireland rank for gender gap education levels?
- Ireland ranks 15th out of 190 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap education levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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