Government expenditure on education, US$ in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 11,771 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Ireland, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 11,771 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2017.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Ireland peaked at 14,974 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 197.22 millions, in 1971.
That places Ireland 38th out of 174 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 197.22 millions | — |
| 1972 | 235.38 millions | +19.3% |
| 1973 | 291.17 millions | +23.7% |
| 1974 | 350.57 millions | +20.4% |
| 1976 | 406.18 millions | +15.9% |
| 1977 | 572.01 millions | +40.8% |
| 1978 | 742.3 millions | +29.8% |
| 1979 | 968.75 millions | +30.5% |
| 1980 | 1,157 millions | +19.5% |
| 1981 | 1,185 millions | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 1,157 millions | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 1,131 millions | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 1,062 millions | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 1,116 millions | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 1,522 millions | +36.4% |
| 1987 | 1,875 millions | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 1,895 millions | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 1,849 millions | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 2,268 millions | +22.7% |
| 1991 | 2,381 millions | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 2,799 millions | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 2,681 millions | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 2,963 millions | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 3,368 millions | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 3,603 millions | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 3,867 millions | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 4,087 millions | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 4,131 millions | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 4,466 millions | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 5,254 millions | +17.6% |
| 2003 | 6,909 millions | +31.5% |
| 2004 | 8,698 millions | +25.9% |
| 2005 | 9,571 millions | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 10,549 millions | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 12,719 millions | +20.6% |
| 2008 | 14,974 millions | +17.7% |
| 2009 | 14,498 millions | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 13,413 millions | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 13,912 millions | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 12,973 millions | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 12,725 millions | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 12,617 millions | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 10,955 millions | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 11,179 millions | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 11,771 millions | +5.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11,771 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 1.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11,771 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 2.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 470.45 millions | 197.22 millions | 968.75 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,395 millions | 1,062 millions | 1,895 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,113 millions | 2,268 millions | 4,087 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 9,177 millions | 4,131 millions | 14,974 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,443 millions | 10,955 millions | 13,912 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- 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, us$ in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Ireland was 11,771 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14,974 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.22 millions in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Ireland ranks 38th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. 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, 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$ (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/