Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 216.04 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
216.04 millions
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
66th
of 160 countries
All-time high
275.19 millions
in 1996
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2015
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Ireland, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 216.04 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in 2015.
That represents a change of down 15.6% on the previous year and up 3,610.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland peaked at 275.19 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places Ireland 66th out of 160 countries with data for 2015, putting it 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 pre-primary education, US$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1983 | 108.18 millions | — |
| 1984 | 108.63 millions | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 113.69 millions | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 146.81 millions | +29.1% |
| 1987 | 179.1 millions | +22.0% |
| 1988 | 171.47 millions | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 163.02 millions | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 194.83 millions | +19.5% |
| 1991 | 204.53 millions | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 237.52 millions | +16.1% |
| 1993 | 220.01 millions | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 231.81 millions | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 253.3 millions | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 275.19 millions | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 2.14 millions | -99.2% |
| 1999 | 2.3 millions | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 2.35 millions | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 2.48 millions | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 3.21 millions | +29.0% |
| 2003 | 4.28 millions | +33.4% |
| 2004 | 5.33 millions | +24.6% |
| 2005 | 5.82 millions | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 6.31 millions | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 7.39 millions | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 8.78 millions | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 114.89 millions | +1208.4% |
| 2010 | 210.44 millions | +83.2% |
| 2011 | 233.72 millions | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 240.38 millions | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 257.77 millions | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 256.05 millions | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 216.04 millions | -15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 99.09 millions | 0 millions | 179.1 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 180.18 millions | 2.14 millions | 275.19 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 16.08 millions | 2.35 millions | 114.89 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 235.73 millions | 210.44 millions | 257.77 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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 pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland was 216.04 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 275.19 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Ireland ranks 66th out of 160 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,610.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release