Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in Ireland
Ireland: Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ was 3,747 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in Ireland, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2015, initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Ireland stood at 3,747.
That represents a change of down 15.7% on the previous year and down 6.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Ireland peaked at 4,447 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
That places Ireland 51st out of 141 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.
Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 4,011 | — |
| 2013 | 4,447 | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 4,445 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 3,747 | -15.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3,747 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,207, 46% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3,747 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8,249, 45% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4,163 | 3,747 | 4,447 | 4 |
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 initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Ireland?
- Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in Ireland was 3,747 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,447 in 2013.
- What is the lowest initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$?
- Ireland ranks 51st out of 141 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release