How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?

5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.

Where does this data come from?

UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ireland vs New Zealand: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$

Ireland

2,029 millions

in 2017

New Zealand

2,125 millions

in 2017

Ireland rank

26th

New Zealand rank

25th

Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$ over time

Ireland
New Zealand

How they compare

New Zealand currently reports 2,125 millions against 2,029 millions in Ireland, a difference of 96 millions.

Across all 5 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 26th and New Zealand ranks 25th of 99 countries.

New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, us$, Ireland or New Zealand?: New Zealand, at 2,125 millions against 2,029 millions in Ireland as of 2017.
What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, us$ between Ireland and New Zealand?: 96 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.
How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, us$?: Ireland ranks 26th and New Zealand ranks 25th of 99 countries.
Where does this data come from?: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$ (millions)
Unit: millions
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 99 places, 1,181 data points, 1995–2019
Last refreshed: 21 August 2026

Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on upper secondary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/