Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 11,771 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ireland, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ireland is 11,771 millions, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ireland peaked at 13,052 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,591 millions, in 1971.
Ireland ranks 37th of 167 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,591 millions | — |
| 1972 | 1,694 millions | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 1,801 millions | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 1,918 millions | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 2,028 millions | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 2,598 millions | +28.1% |
| 1978 | 2,775 millions | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 2,985 millions | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 3,096 millions | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 3,446 millions | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 3,314 millions | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 3,341 millions | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 3,381 millions | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 3,463 millions | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 3,483 millions | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 3,802 millions | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 3,629 millions | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 3,608 millions | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 3,820 millions | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 4,048 millions | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 4,379 millions | +8.2% |
| 1993 | 4,595 millions | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 4,929 millions | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 5,074 millions | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 5,318 millions | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 5,796 millions | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 6,178 millions | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 6,755 millions | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 7,034 millions | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 7,477 millions | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 7,889 millions | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 8,981 millions | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 9,569 millions | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 10,106 millions | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 11,035 millions | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 12,178 millions | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 13,026 millions | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 13,052 millions | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 12,707 millions | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 12,534 millions | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 11,754 millions | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 11,676 millions | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 11,251 millions | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 11,545 millions | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 11,771 millions | +2.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11,771 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,584 millions, 1.8× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11,771 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,542 millions, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,174 millions | 1,591 millions | 2,985 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 3,456 millions | 3,096 millions | 3,802 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,904 millions | 3,820 millions | 6,178 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 9,405 millions | 6,755 millions | 13,026 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,036 millions | 11,251 millions | 13,052 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ireland was 11,771 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 13,052 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,591 millions in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Ireland ranks 37th out of 167 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). 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$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. 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/