Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Ireland

Ireland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 215.95 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
215.95 millions
Change on year
down 15.5%
World rank
60th
of 158 countries
All-time high
275.19 millions
in 1996
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2015

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Ireland, 1971–2015

01002003001971199320151971: 0 millions1972: 0 millions1973: 0 millions1974: 0 millions1976: 0 millions1977: 0 millions1978: 0 millions1979: 0 millions1980: 0 millions1981: 0 millions1982: 0 millions1983: 108.2 millions1984: 108.6 millions1985: 113.7 millions1986: 146.8 millions1987: 179.1 millions1988: 171.5 millions1989: 163 millions1990: 194.8 millions1991: 204.5 millions1992: 237.5 millions1993: 220 millions1994: 231.8 millions1995: 253.3 millions1996: 275.2 millions1998: 2.1 millions1999: 2.3 millions2000: 2.3 millions2001: 2.5 millions2002: 3.2 millions2003: 4.3 millions2004: 5.3 millions2005: 5.8 millions2006: 6.3 millions2007: 7.4 millions2008: 8.7 millions2009: 114.4 millions2010: 210.2 millions2011: 233.4 millions2012: 240.4 millions2013: 257.7 millions2014: 255.7 millions2015: 215.9 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland is 215.95 millions, measured in 2015.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% on the previous year and up 3,609.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland peaked at 275.19 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.

Ireland ranks 60th of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0 millions 0 millions 0 millions 8
1980s 99.09 millions 0 millions 179.1 millions 10
1990s 180.18 millions 2.14 millions 275.19 millions 9
2000s 16.03 millions 2.34 millions 114.43 millions 10
2010s 235.57 millions 210.23 millions 257.7 millions 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

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  3. 59 Iceland 221.27 millions compare
  4. 61 Dominican Republic 210.6 millions compare
  5. 62 Costa Rica 178.41 millions compare
  6. 63 Ghana 175.98 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ireland was 215.95 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 275.19 millions in 1996.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Ireland ranks 60th out of 158 countries with data for 2015.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,609.9%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
158 places, 3,075 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed

Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on pre-primary 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/