Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 0 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0 millions
World rank
72nd
of 154 countries
All-time high
203.76 millions
in 1977
All-time low
0 millions
in 2004
Years of data
35
1971–2021
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2021, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland stood at 0 millions. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland peaked at 203.76 millions in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2004.
Ireland ranks 72nd of 154 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.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 34.7 millions | — |
| 1972 | 60.5 millions | +74.4% |
| 1973 | 140.05 millions | +131.5% |
| 1974 | 148.06 millions | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 182.71 millions | +23.4% |
| 1977 | 203.76 millions | +11.5% |
| 1978 | 77.31 millions | -62.1% |
| 1979 | 94.01 millions | +21.6% |
| 1980 | 101.06 millions | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 102.57 millions | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 84.46 millions | -17.7% |
| 1994 | 117.71 millions | +39.4% |
| 1995 | 136 millions | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 143.59 millions | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 74.44 millions | -48.2% |
| 1999 | 98.92 millions | +32.9% |
| 2000 | 101.17 millions | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 110.47 millions | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 127.07 millions | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 136.29 millions | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 millions | — |
| 2007 | 0 millions | — |
| 2008 | 0 millions | — |
| 2009 | 0 millions | — |
| 2010 | 0 millions | — |
| 2011 | 0 millions | — |
| 2012 | 0 millions | — |
| 2014 | 0 millions | — |
| 2015 | 0 millions | — |
| 2016 | 0 millions | — |
| 2017 | 0 millions | — |
| 2019 | 0 millions | — |
| 2020 | 0 millions | — |
| 2021 | 0 millions | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 117.64 millions | 34.7 millions | 203.76 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 96.03 millions | 84.46 millions | 102.57 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 114.13 millions | 74.44 millions | 143.59 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 52.78 millions | 0 millions | 136.29 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 2 |
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More education data for Ireland
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,162 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ireland was 0 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 203.76 millions in 1977.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2004.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Ireland ranks 72nd out of 154 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release