Hungary vs Ireland: Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at

Hungary
60.7%
in 2024
Ireland
59.5%
in 2024
Hungary rank
21st
Ireland rank
23rd

Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at over time

  • Hungary
  • Ireland
0204060201520192024

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 60.7% against 59.5% in Ireland, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Ireland ahead.

Hungary ranks 21st and Ireland ranks 23rd of 41 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 49.0% 61.8% 12.8% Ireland
2020s 53.9% 58.2% 4.3% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at, Hungary or Ireland?
Hungary, at 60.7% against 59.5% in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at between Hungary and Ireland?
1.2%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
8 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at?
Hungary ranks 21st and Ireland ranks 23rd of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils from age 0 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 434 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed