Secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland
Ireland: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 19,280 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland, 1971–2017
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland is 19,280, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland peaked at 63,210 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 9,043, in 1975.
That places Ireland 114th out of 201 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 54,130 | — |
| 1972 | 53,563 | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 60,699 | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 63,210 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 9,043 | -85.7% |
| 1976 | 9,957 | +10.1% |
| 1977 | 11,015 | +10.6% |
| 1978 | 13,922 | +26.4% |
| 1979 | 14,729 | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 13,688 | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 13,982 | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 14,627 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 14,922 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 15,998 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 20,148 | +25.9% |
| 1986 | 22,672 | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 22,727 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 23,669 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 23,106 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 23,763 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 24,464 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 24,591 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 44,804 | +82.2% |
| 1994 | 41,071 | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 37,863 | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 36,554 | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 36,083 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 49,836 | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 50,502 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 50,255 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 51,307 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 52,636 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 56,114 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 62,983 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | 52,855 | -16.1% |
| 2012 | 55,137 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 19,280 | -65.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32,252 | 9,043 | 63,210 | 9 |
| 1980s | 18,554 | 13,688 | 23,669 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33,649 | 23,763 | 44,804 | 8 |
| 2000s | 51,775 | 49,836 | 56,114 | 6 |
| 2010s | 47,564 | 19,280 | 62,983 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- 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 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 96.48 (2022)
- School enrollment, primary 96.5% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in Ireland was 19,280 in 2017, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 63,210 in 1974.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,043 in 1975.
- How does Ireland rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- Ireland ranks 114th out of 201 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, vocational pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Secondary vocational pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs, including teacher training.