Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Ireland
Ireland: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 3,266 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Ireland, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 3,266 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2017.
The figure is up 49.2% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Ireland peaked at 3,483 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 27.76 millions, in 1971.
That places Ireland 36th out of 158 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 tertiary education, US$ in Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27.76 millions | — |
| 1972 | 38.5 millions | +38.7% |
| 1973 | 44.11 millions | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 53.92 millions | +22.3% |
| 1976 | 74.19 millions | +37.6% |
| 1977 | 111.77 millions | +50.6% |
| 1978 | 148.12 millions | +32.5% |
| 1979 | 192.99 millions | +30.3% |
| 1980 | 226.91 millions | +17.6% |
| 1981 | 231.3 millions | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 217.54 millions | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 203.22 millions | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 176.88 millions | -13.0% |
| 1985 | 197.11 millions | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 281.01 millions | +42.6% |
| 1987 | 367.64 millions | +30.8% |
| 1988 | 368.22 millions | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 362.19 millions | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 490.35 millions | +35.4% |
| 1991 | 509.08 millions | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 624.34 millions | +22.6% |
| 1993 | 602.44 millions | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 680.46 millions | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 783.94 millions | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 891.16 millions | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 985.35 millions | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 1,109 millions | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 1,251 millions | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 1,275 millions | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 1,452 millions | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 1,717 millions | +18.3% |
| 2004 | 2,041 millions | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 2,230 millions | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 2,526 millions | +13.3% |
| 2007 | 2,970 millions | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 3,483 millions | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 3,443 millions | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 2,981 millions | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 3,023 millions | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 2,775 millions | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 2,737 millions | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 2,630 millions | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 2,558 millions | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 2,189 millions | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 3,266 millions | +49.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3,266 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 2.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3,266 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 3.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.42 millions | 27.76 millions | 192.99 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 263.2 millions | 176.88 millions | 368.22 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 741.82 millions | 490.35 millions | 1,109 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,239 millions | 1,251 millions | 3,483 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,770 millions | 2,189 millions | 3,266 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 tertiary education, us$ in Ireland?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Ireland was 3,266 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,483 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.76 millions in 1971.
- How does Ireland rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Ireland ranks 36th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. 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 tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary 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/