Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Ireland
Ireland: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 77.59 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
77.59
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
36th
of 193 countries
All-time high
78.46
in 2021
All-time low
11.59
in 1973
Years of data
52
1971–2022
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Ireland, 1971–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 77.59 for tertiary gross enrollment rate in 2022.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Ireland peaked at 78.46 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11.59, in 1973.
Ireland ranks 36th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.03 | — |
| 1972 | 11.72 | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 11.59 | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 11.98 | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 14.13 | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 17.04 | +20.6% |
| 1977 | 16.97 | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 16.58 | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 16.33 | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 16.69 | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 18.12 | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 19.54 | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 20.95 | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 21.1 | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 22.02 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 22.81 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 23.86 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 25.28 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 27.08 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 28.25 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 29 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 31.89 | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 34.14 | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 37.34 | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 38.8 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 40.57 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 41.83 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 45.38 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 47.31 | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 49.45 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 50.67 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 53.53 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 55.85 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 58.92 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 58.87 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 58.44 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 58.3 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 54.02 | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 56.5 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 63.13 | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 67.8 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 68.2 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 71.7 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 73.81 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 77.23 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 77.56 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 77.52 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 76.76 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 74.44 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 74.2 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 78.46 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 77.59 | -1.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 77.59 is above the median for high income countries, which is 73.54, 1.1× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 77.59 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 74.71, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.26 | 11.59 | 17.04 | 9 |
| 1980s | 21.75 | 16.69 | 27.08 | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.45 | 28.25 | 47.31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.46 | 49.45 | 58.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.81 | 63.13 | 77.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.75 | 74.2 | 78.46 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More gender data for Ireland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 899.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9809 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,626 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,626 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,039 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 27,455 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 26,494 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 27,919 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 26,943 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Ireland?
- Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Ireland was 77.59 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 78.46 in 2021.
- What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.59 in 1973.
- How does Ireland rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
- Ireland ranks 36th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.