Gross graduation ratio from first … ratio UNESCO Institute for Sta in Ireland
Ireland: Gross graduation ratio from first … ratio UNESCO Institute for Sta was 35.3% in 2010. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Ireland, 2001–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2010, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Ireland stood at 35.3%. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Ireland peaked at 35.3% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 27.0%, in 2001.
That places Ireland 36th out of 108 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Gross graduation ratio from first … ratio UNESCO Institute for Sta in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 27.0% | — |
| 2002 | 27.1% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 29.2% | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 31.0% | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 31.6% | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 32.3% | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 32.6% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 31.0% | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 30.6% | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 35.3% | +15.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 35.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.2%, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 35.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.0%, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.3% | 27.0% | 32.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 35.3% | 35.3% | 35.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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 gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Ireland?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Ireland was 35.3% in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 35.3% in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.0% in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Ireland ranks 36th out of 108 countries with data for 2010.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release