Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012) in Ireland
Ireland: Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012) was 120 in 2012. ▬ Flat
Latest (2012)
120
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
40th
of 43 countries
All-time high
136
in 2003
All-time low
112.8
in 1998
Years of data
15
1998–2012
Tertiary education graduates in Ireland, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tertiary education graduates in Ireland is 120, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tertiary education graduates in Ireland peaked at 136 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 112.8, in 1998.
Ireland ranks 40th of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 112.8 | — |
| 1999 | 123.5 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 122.6 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 127.2 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 133.2 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 136 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 132.6 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 125.5 | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 127.5 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 130.3 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 128.7 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 131.8 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 121.3 | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 122 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 120 | -1.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 120 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 151.7, 79% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 120 is below the median for high income countries, which is 151.7, 79% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118.15 | 112.8 | 123.5 | 2 |
| 2000s | 129.54 | 122.6 | 136 | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.1 | 120 | 122 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 38 Germany 122.4 compare
- 39 Austria 122.2 compare
- 41 Switzerland 92.3 compare
- 42 Türkiye 89.2 compare
- 43 Liechtenstein 26.3 compare
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 tertiary education graduates in Ireland?
- Tertiary education graduates in Ireland was 120 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest tertiary education graduates recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 136 in 2003.
- What is the lowest tertiary education graduates recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 112.8 in 1998.
- How does Ireland rank for tertiary education graduates?
- Ireland ranks 40th out of 43 countries with data for 2012.
- Is tertiary education graduates rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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