European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) vs Ireland: Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing

European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)
21.6
in 2019
Ireland
39.8
in 2024
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) rank
2nd
Ireland rank
1st

Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing over time

  • European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 39.8 against 21.6 in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020), a difference of 18.2.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.8 times European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)'s.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd and Ireland ranks 1st of 3 regions.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) or Ireland?
Ireland, at 39.8 against 21.6 in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) as of 2024.
What is the difference in graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing between European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) and Ireland?
18.2, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) and Ireland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2019.
How do European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) and Ireland rank globally for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing?
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd and Ireland ranks 1st of 3 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 20-29. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 20-29
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 420 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed