Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ was 240.54 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Ireland, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 240.54 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2015.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 5,099.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Ireland peaked at 270.02 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places Ireland 65th out of 144 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1990 | 190.47 millions | — |
| 1991 | 208.67 millions | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 228.06 millions | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 236.9 millions | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 247.51 millions | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 250.01 millions | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 270.02 millions | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 2.21 millions | -99.2% |
| 1999 | 2.36 millions | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 2.69 millions | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 2.86 millions | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 3.45 millions | +20.6% |
| 2003 | 3.76 millions | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 4.32 millions | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 4.63 millions | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 5.13 millions | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 5.62 millions | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 6.32 millions | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 91.48 millions | +1347.2% |
| 2010 | 186.98 millions | +104.4% |
| 2011 | 201.93 millions | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 227.32 millions | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 239.25 millions | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 235.32 millions | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 240.54 millions | +2.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 240.54 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,089 millions, 22% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 240.54 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,386 millions, 17% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1347.2% | 6.32 millions | 91.48 millions |
| 1998 | -99.2% | 270.02 millions | 2.21 millions |
| 2010 | +104.4% | 91.48 millions | 186.98 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 181.8 millions | 2.21 millions | 270.02 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 13.03 millions | 2.69 millions | 91.48 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 221.89 millions | 186.98 millions | 240.54 millions | 6 |
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- 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 pre-primary education, ppp$ in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Ireland was 240.54 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 270.02 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Ireland ranks 65th out of 144 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,099.4%. 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 pre-primary education, PPP$ (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 pre-primary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in 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 PPP$. 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/