Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland
Ireland: Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and was 192.65 Thousand in 2012. ▲ Rising
Latest (2012)
192.65 Thousand
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
30th
of 45 countries
All-time high
196.32 Thousand
in 2011
All-time low
178.52 Thousand
in 2008
Years of data
10
2003–2012
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland, 2003–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2012, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland stood at 192.65 Thousand.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland peaked at 196.32 Thousand in 2011 and was at its lowest, 178.52 Thousand, in 2008.
Ireland ranks 30th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 181.56 Thousand | — |
| 2004 | 188.31 Thousand | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 186.08 Thousand | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 186.04 Thousand | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 190.35 Thousand | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 178.52 Thousand | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 182.61 Thousand | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 194.01 Thousand | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 196.32 Thousand | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 192.65 Thousand | -1.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 192.65 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 376.5 Thousand, 51% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 192.65 Thousand is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 308.92 Thousand, 62% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 184.78 Thousand | 178.52 Thousand | 190.35 Thousand | 7 |
| 2010s | 194.33 Thousand | 192.65 Thousand | 196.32 Thousand | 3 |
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 participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland?
- Participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Ireland was 192.65 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 196.32 Thousand in 2011.
- What is the lowest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 178.52 Thousand in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and?
- Ireland ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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