Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Ireland
Ireland: Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) was 27.71 Thousand in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Ireland, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 27.71 Thousand for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 201.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Ireland peaked at 29.3 Thousand in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.9 Thousand, in 1998.
That places Ireland 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6.9 Thousand | — |
| 2000 | 7.41 Thousand | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 8.21 Thousand | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 9.21 Thousand | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 10.2 Thousand | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 12.79 Thousand | +25.4% |
| 2009 | 12.94 Thousand | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 29.3 Thousand | +126.5% |
| 2011 | 23.3 Thousand | -20.5% |
| 2012 | 27.71 Thousand | +18.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.9 Thousand | 6.9 Thousand | 6.9 Thousand | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.13 Thousand | 7.41 Thousand | 12.94 Thousand | 6 |
| 2010s | 26.77 Thousand | 23.3 Thousand | 29.3 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 of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Ireland?
- Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Ireland was 27.71 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 29.3 Thousand in 2010.
- What is the lowest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.9 Thousand in 1998.
- How does Ireland rank for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997)?
- Ireland ranks 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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