Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 4,073 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ireland, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ireland stood at 4,073 millions.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ireland peaked at 4,657 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 636.89 millions, in 1971.
Ireland ranks 30th of 143 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 primary education, constant US$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 636.89 millions | — |
| 1972 | 650.5 millions | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 644.72 millions | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 691.39 millions | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 751.72 millions | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 918.65 millions | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 1,018 millions | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 1,079 millions | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 1,121 millions | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 1,256 millions | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 1,220 millions | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 933.55 millions | -23.5% |
| 1984 | 984.22 millions | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 1,004 millions | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 1,008 millions | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 1,089 millions | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 1,040 millions | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 1,047 millions | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 1,090 millions | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 1,155 millions | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 1,226 millions | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 1,237 millions | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 1,284 millions | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 1,280 millions | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 1,294 millions | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 1,895 millions | +46.4% |
| 1999 | 1,953 millions | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 2,083 millions | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 2,247 millions | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 2,432 millions | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 2,696 millions | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 3,010 millions | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 3,220 millions | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 3,423 millions | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 3,869 millions | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 4,379 millions | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 4,657 millions | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 4,613 millions | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 4,539 millions | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 4,625 millions | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 4,261 millions | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 4,253 millions | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 4,148 millions | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 4,308 millions | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 4,073 millions | -5.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4,073 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,599 millions, 2.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4,073 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,753 millions, 2.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +46.4% | 1,294 millions | 1,895 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 798.89 millions | 636.89 millions | 1,079 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,070 millions | 933.55 millions | 1,256 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,379 millions | 1,090 millions | 1,953 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 3,202 millions | 2,083 millions | 4,657 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,353 millions | 4,073 millions | 4,625 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- 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 primary education, constant us$ in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ireland was 4,073 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,657 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 636.89 millions in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Ireland ranks 30th out of 143 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. 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 primary 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 primary 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/