World population level education in Ireland
Ireland: World population level education was 4.30 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
4.30 million
World rank
91st
of 200 countries
All-time high
4.30 million
in 2100
All-time low
63,000
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Ireland, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for world population level education in Ireland is 4.30 million, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Ireland peaked at 4.30 million in 2100 and was at its lowest, 63,000, in 1950.
Ireland ranks 91st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 63,000 | — |
| 1955 | 83,200 | +32.1% |
| 1960 | 100,100 | +20.3% |
| 1965 | 126,800 | +26.7% |
| 1970 | 170,400 | +34.4% |
| 1975 | 239,400 | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 332,200 | +38.8% |
| 1985 | 434,500 | +30.8% |
| 1990 | 535,800 | +23.3% |
| 1995 | 687,200 | +28.3% |
| 2000 | 893,200 | +30.0% |
| 2005 | 1.18 million | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 1.65 million | +40.3% |
| 2015 | 1.62 million | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 1.86 million | +14.6% |
| 2025 | 2.08 million | +11.9% |
| 2030 | 2.32 million | +11.3% |
| 2035 | 2.56 million | +10.4% |
| 2040 | 2.78 million | +8.7% |
| 2045 | 2.97 million | +6.8% |
| 2050 | 3.13 million | +5.4% |
| 2055 | 3.28 million | +4.9% |
| 2060 | 3.43 million | +4.6% |
| 2065 | 3.58 million | +4.3% |
| 2070 | 3.71 million | +3.8% |
| 2075 | 3.83 million | +3.2% |
| 2080 | 3.93 million | +2.6% |
| 2085 | 4.03 million | +2.4% |
| 2090 | 4.12 million | +2.4% |
| 2095 | 4.22 million | +2.3% |
| 2100 | 4.30 million | +1.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4.30 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 million, 1.5× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4.30 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.63 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 73,100 | 63,000 | 83,200 | 2 |
| 1960s | 113,450 | 100,100 | 126,800 | 2 |
| 1970s | 204,900 | 170,400 | 239,400 | 2 |
| 1980s | 383,350 | 332,200 | 434,500 | 2 |
| 1990s | 611,500 | 535,800 | 687,200 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million | 893,200 | 1.18 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.64 million | 1.62 million | 1.65 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.97 million | 1.86 million | 2.08 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 2.44 million | 2.32 million | 2.56 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 2.87 million | 2.78 million | 2.97 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 3.20 million | 3.13 million | 3.28 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 3.50 million | 3.43 million | 3.58 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 3.77 million | 3.71 million | 3.83 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 3.98 million | 3.93 million | 4.03 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 4.17 million | 4.12 million | 4.22 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 4.30 million | 4.30 million | 4.30 million | 1 |
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 world population level education in Ireland?
- World population level education in Ireland was 4.30 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.30 million in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,000 in 1950.
- How does Ireland rank for world population level education?
- Ireland ranks 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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